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Police Officer Azell L. Harris | Birmingham Police Department, Alabama Birmingham Police Department, Alabama

Police Officer

Azell L. Harris

Birmingham Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch: Sunday, May 4, 1969

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 42

Tour: 15 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/4/1969

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Convicted

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Officer Azell Harris was shot and killed while moonlighting at a local freight line warehouse. An employee informed him that three men were stealing materials from the warehouse docks. When Officer Harris confronted the suspects a shootout ensued and Officer Harris was mortally wounded.

The suspects were apprehended and convicted of his murder.

Officer Harris had served with the agency for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 44th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 10, 2013

 

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