Kentucky State Police, Kentucky
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 7, 1979
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 7 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 7, 1979
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Trooper Edward Harris was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest in LaRue County, Kentucky.
The suspect was later shot and killed by other officers.
Trooper Harris had served with the Kentucky State Police for 7-1/2 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.