Patrol Officer Harry Biddington Hanson Jr.
Anchorage Police Department
Alaska
End of Watch: Thursday, July 17, 1986

Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, July 17, 1986
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 119 years

Officer Hanson was shot and killed while searching for a suspect who had shot at another officer. After shooting at the first officer the suspect stole her cruiser and fled. He crashed into a wall and began fleeing on foot. Officer Hanson arrived, leaving his canine in his cruiser, and began tracking the suspect with a second canine officer. As they approached the suspect's hiding place he opened fire, striking Officer Hanson in the neck. Other officers returned fire, striking the suspect several times. He was arrested and sentenced to 119 years.
Officer Hanson had been with the agency for eight years and is survived by his wife and five children.