Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Thursday, December 20, 1951
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 20, 1951
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never apprehended
Patrolman Clyde Harrison was shot and killed when he and his partner attempted to stop a stolen car at the corner of Truman and Oak Streets.
As the officers attempted to stop the vehicle, one of the occupants opened fire, killing Patrolman Harrison and wounding his partner.
A $1000 reward was offered for the men's arrest, but they were never found.
Patrolman Harrison had served with the Kansas City Police Department for nine years. He is survived by his wife and two children.