Constable Harrison Lusk, Fayette County Constable's Office, West Virginia

Constable Harrison Lusk

Fayette County Constable's Office, West Virginia

End of Watch Tuesday, July 11, 1899

Harrison Lusk

Constable Harrison Lusk succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on July 4th, 1899, while making an arrest in Sewell. Despite being mortally wounded, he was able to return fire and wounded the man who shot him.

The subject was convicted of Constable Lusk's murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Constable Lusk was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 37
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, July 4, 1899
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

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Constable Lusk,
On today, the 118th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Fayette County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 11, 2017