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Eli Pittman

Case from Greenville, SC dated Apr 29, 1906

Victim Details

Eli Pittman

Male

White / Caucasian

Greenville

SC

1906-04-29

35

Eli

Pittman

06/30/2026

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In the late hours of a Sunday evening in Greenville, South Carolina, Deputy Sheriff Eli Pittman, a 35-year-old male, was attempting to arrest a man he believed to be intoxicated. The situation tragically escalated as the individual, who had previously made threats against the deputy, opened fire. Deputy Pittman was struck by a handgun round on April 29, 1906.

Following the shooting, the suspect was shot and killed at the scene. Deputy Pittman succumbed to his gunshot wound several hours l ...
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  • Deputy Sheriff Eli Pittman - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • Historical Newspapers of South Carolina
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    I've been reflecting on Deputy Sheriff Eli Pittman's story, and it's such a stirring reminder of the... ...Read More
    08/30/2024
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