RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) — Flags flew at half-staff Wednesday morning in Richmond as the community gathered to honor Officer Daniel Ellis, who was shot and killed 10 years ago while tracking down a robbery suspect.

“Felt the same. It was a Wednesday, it was beautiful, I’m pretty sure the time change just happened,” Ellis’ widow, Katie, said.

The memorial ceremony drew current department members and several community members who have continued to honor the officer's memory each year. Even the cruiser Ellis drove remains out of service but on display as a lasting tribute.

“We plan to keep that (car) like this for as long as possible,” said Chief Rodney Richardson, who was a department member 10 years ago but hadn’t yet ascended to the top spot. “The sacrifice he made for the city of Richmon

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