Harmon County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Sunday, September 14, 1919
Add to My HeroesHenry L. Harper
Deputy Henry Harper was shot and killed as he and a justice of the peace escorted two prisoners to jail. One of the men asked to retrieve his coat and was given permission to do so.
When he grabbed his coat he pulled a revolver from it and shot Deputy Harper twice. The justice of the peace was able to return fire. Both suspects were convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Deputy Harper was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
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