Detective Harry W. Vosper
Seattle Police Department
Washington
End of Watch: Thursday, July 21, 1949

Biographical Info
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, July 21, 1949
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Detective Harry Vosper was shot and killed by a barricaded suspect.

The suspect had assaulted his wife and shot two neighbors because he was angry over a court decision not to rescind his $50 monthly support payment to his estranged wife. The suspect exchanged gunfire with officers. When he refused to surrender, tear gas was shot inside the house. The suspect then ran out of the house shooting. One of the officers was shot and Detective Vosper stepped in front of that officer to shield him from further gunfire, when the suspect shot and killed him. The suspect was shot and killed by other officers.

Detective Vosper had been a member of the Seattle Police Department for four years.