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Correctional Officer James Walter Harbin, II | Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada

Correctional Officer

James Walter Harbin, II

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada

End of Watch: Sunday, March 18, 1979

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 22

Tour: 1 month, 1 week

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/18/1979

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Apprehended

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Correctional Officer Harbin was shot and killed while on his way to work when he interrupted a robbery at a local convenience store. As he entered the store the clerk tried to warn him that a robbery was in progress. When the suspect saw Officer Harbin in uniform he opened fire, thinking Officer Harbin was a police officer. The suspect was apprehended after holding officers at bay for several hours.

Officer Harbin had been with the agency for only six weeks and was survived by his parents.

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Rest in Peace Officer Harbin, II. Thankyou for service and dedication to the correctional law enforcement community. To the family, never forget the memories he created, but share them with everyone....

Officer C. Moran
Nevada Department of Corrections
December 29, 2011

 

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