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Robert Elliott

Case from Troy, OH dated Feb 25, 1987

Victim Details

Robert L. Elliott

Male

White / Caucasian

Troy

OH

1987-02-25

36

Robert

Elliott

07/05/2026

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Sergeant Robert L. Elliott, aged 36, of the Miami County Sheriff's Office in Troy, Ohio, tragically lost his life on February 25, 1987. He was shot and killed with his own weapon while guarding a prisoner inside Stouder Memorial Hospital. The incident occurred when the prisoner requested to take a shower and seized Sergeant Elliott's .357 revolver as Elliott removed the restraints. A struggle ensued, during which the suspect shot Elliott in the chest. Despite being transferred to Miami Valley Ho ...
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