Seattle Police Department, Washington
End of Watch: Tuesday, July 4, 1911
Age:
Tour of Duty: 11 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 4, 1911
Weapon Used: Handgun; Small caliber
Suspect Info: Never identified
Police Officer Henry Harris was shot and killed in an ambush while directing traffic at the intersection of Washington Street and Occidental Avenue.
While he was directing traffic, the suspect approached Officer Harris from behind, placed a gun to his head and fired. The suspect was never arrested or identified.
Officer Harris had been with the Seattle Police Department for 11 months.