Poinsett County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas
End of Watch Thursday, April 24, 1997
Add to My HeroesJames Clarence Harper
Deputy Sheriff James Harper was killed and another deputy was wounded after being shot while responding to a call of gunshots at a residence.
Deputy Harper encountered a vehicle involved in the incident on Arkansas 75 south of Marked Tree and began struggling with the subject. Deputy Harper was shot in the head at close range. The second deputy arrived moments later and saw the suspect standing over Deputy Harper's body. As the second deputy asked what was happening, the suspect opened fire and shot him in the shoulder and stomach.
The suspect was later found dead after being surrounded by members of Arkansas State Police in an abandoned house.
Deputy Harper had served with the Poinsett County Sheriff's Office for three years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsDeputy Harper,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Poinsett County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 24, 2022
Recent LODD Deaths
Investigator Brian Herbert
Osage Nation Police Department, TR
EOW: April 17, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar
Hendricks County Sheriff's Office, IN
EOW: April 16, 2024
Police Officer Michael E. Jensen
Syracuse Police Department, NY
EOW: April 14, 2024
Lieutenant Michael Hoosock
Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, NY
EOW: April 14, 2024
Sergeant William Marty Jackson, II
Winchester Police Department, KY
EOW: April 14, 2024
Police Officer Ross Bartlett
Ceresco Police Department, NE
EOW: April 12, 2024
Chief of Police Steven Allen Singer
Lake Lafayette Police Department, MO
EOW: April 8, 2024
Correctional Sergeant Andrew John Faught
Illinois Department of Corrections, IL
EOW: April 8, 2024
Police Officer Joseph McKinney
Memphis Police Department, TN
EOW: April 12, 2024