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Patrolman Walter E. Harris | Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman

Walter E. Harris

Boston Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch: Monday, November 19, 1906

Biographical Info

Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Fall
Date of Incident: May 11, 1906
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Walter Harris succumbed to injuries sustained six months earlier when he was thrown from a horse-drawn patrol wagon at the intersection of Adams Street and Lincoln Street.

He suffered a fractured elbow and other internal injuries as a result of the fall. He passed away after undergoing a third unsuccessful operation.

Patrolman Harris had served with the Boston Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and 9-year-old daughter.