Richmond police to honor fallen officer 11 years after his death

RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - The Richmond Police Department is holding a memorial ceremony for a fallen officer 11 years after his death.

Officer Daniel Ellis was shot while investigating an armed robbery in Richmond in 2015 and died two days later at 33 years old.

The Richmond Police Department will hold the memorial ceremony for Ellis on Friday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m. to remember his life and sacrifice, as well as celebrate the legacy he left behind. The ceremony will be held at the department at 1721 Lexington Road in Richmond.

The Honor Guard will perform a wreath-laying ceremony, and the department said the community is welcome to attend.