Detective Charles R. Harris
San Diego Police Department
California
End of Watch: Sunday, April 3, 1927

Biographical Info
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, April 3, 1927
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never apprehended

Detective Harris was killed when he and his partner were ambushed by a hidden gunman. Detective Harris returned fire as the suspect ran away but did not hit him. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The murder of Detective Harris was never solved.

Detective Harris had been with the agency for 17 years and was survived by his wife.