Terre Haute Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Sunday, November 23, 1924
Add to My HeroesHarry Borum
Officer Harry Borum died after striking his head on the pavement while struggling with a suspect of a disturbance.
Officer Borum, while on duty in plainclothes, was investigating a group of subjects who had been causing a disturbance during the evening at numerous establishments. As he confronted the group who was starting a fight near 8th and Wabash streets, one of the male subjects attacked Officer Borum and knocked him to the ground causing a fatal skull fracture.
Officer Borum had served with the Terre Haute Police Department for two years and was a World War I veteran who served in France. He was survived by his wife, 3-year-old son and 1-year-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 47
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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View all 11 ReflectionsThank you for your service. Time never diminishes the fact that you are a true hero. Rest in the arms of the lord.
Jerry
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