He was released early in the spring of 1879 due to an eye disease. On March 1, 1883, a gambler by the name of Jere Dunn shot Elliot in a Chicago saloon. He died shortly after.
He was released early in the spring of 1879 due to an eye ailment. On March 1, 1883, a gambler named Jere Dunn shot Elliot in a Chicago saloon. He died shortly after.