Honoring A Fallen Police Officer

The 5th annual 5K in celebration of former Lexington police officer Daniel Ellis was Saturday morning in Madison County.“Policing and law enforcement it is a dangerous job, it can be a dangerous job,” says Ellis’s past co-worker and friend Chip Gray.Ellis was killed in 2015 during a robbery investigation. He was 33 years old.Five years later, the community of Richmond continues to honor Ellis’s memory through an annual 5K. This year, the race had a virtual option and start times were staggered due to COVID-19. Still, over 300 runners came to support. They walked, ran, or just paid their respects.

Source: MG News

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