Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, January 11, 1936
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 6 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: January 11, 1936
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Harrelson was accidentally shot and killed by his partner as the two officers chased a suspect on Michigan Avenue, between 4th Street and 5th Street. Officer Harrelson was shot in the back by his partner as both officers began firing at the suspect.
Officer Harrelson had served with the Detroit Police Department for 7 years and was assigned to the Central Station. He was survived by his wife and three sons.