Huntington Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Monday, December 14, 1981
Add to My HeroesPaul J. Harmon
Police Officer Paul Harmon was shot and killed while investigating a break-in at approximately 1:45 am.
The two suspects were escapees who were burglarizing the service station. The suspects attacked him and struck him in the head. They then obtained control of his service weapon and shot him several times.
Both suspects were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life. One died in prison in 2000.
Officer Harmon was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Huntington Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 157
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Both sentenced to life
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