Deputy Sheriff J. Edward Harrelson
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Florida
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 21, 1926

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, December 21, 1926
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Harrelson was shot and killed after encountering an armed robbery suspect in Lakeland, Florida. The deputy's father and brother returned fire at the fleeing suspects but did not strike them. Deputy Harrelson was transported to Lakeland Hospital where he died of his injuries.