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Officer John Franklin Harmann | Norfolk Police Department, Virginia Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

Officer

John Franklin Harmann

Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch: Tuesday, March 29, 1938

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 35

Tour: 11 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/29/1938

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Officer John Harmann was shot and killed while attempting to question a man near police headquarters at 11:15 pm. When Officer Harmann asked the man what was in his bag, the man pulled out a handgun and fatally shot him.

The suspect was arrested the following day and charged with Officer Harmann's murder.

Officer Harmann had served with the Norfolk Police Department for 11 years.

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Dear cousin, John, Our Grandfather often told our dad and uncle about when you were a player on the semi-pro Suwanees football team. He was very proud of you, but it was very sad because he would then remember the tragedy of what had happened. Our family passed this story on to us, with heartfelt Remembrance, about Officer John "JUG" Harmann as his fellow officers affectionately called him. We will also pass this story on. But most of all we will always remember your sacrifice in the line of duty. GOD BLESS YOU and THANK YOU! from: Arthur E. Harmon jr.

Arthur E. Harmon jr. private citizen
Grandson of his cousin (Police officer Dempsey Harmon Tuxedo Park NY)
October 22, 2010

 

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