Fresno Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, February 21, 1907
Add to My HeroesHarry S. Van Meter
Officer Harry Van Meter was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary while conducting a business check near I Street and Inyo Street.
He had circled around the business and entered an alley when he was surprised by a suspect who shot him four times before fleeing. Officer Van Meter was able to return fire but did not strike the suspect. The prime suspect in the case, although never brought to justice for Officer Van Meter's murder, was also the prime suspect in the murder of Deputy Sheriff Joe Price of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office.
Officer Van Meter had served with the Fresno Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never charged
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Can Meter will never ever be forgotten. RIP.
First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired, NYSP
January 26, 2020
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