Waukegan Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, November 13, 1977
Harry E. White, II
Sergeant Harry White was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for murdering his wife.
The suspect was spotted in a tavern in Winthrop Harbor. The Waukegan Police Department was notified and Sergeant White responded to the scene. When he attempted to arrest the suspect, the man produced a handgun and shot the officer, killing him.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, but he was later resentenced to life in prison and died in July 1990.
Sergeant White had served with the Waukegan Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Died in 1990
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsSergeant White's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 1-13-18 to remember and honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan
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