Sheriff Harry Dunlap

Sheriff Harry Dunlap

Limestone County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, May 15, 1955

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Harry Dunlap

Sheriff Harry Dunlap was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a man on a psychiatric warrant at a farm between Groesbeck and Thornton.

The suspect had barricaded himself inside of his home after being notified he was going to be taken to a state hospital. The suspect was later taken into custody after being shot several times by deputies. He died from his wounds a short time later.

Bio

  • Age 47
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
  • Offender Shot and killed

EDP, warrant service

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My uncle.. I remember being told that my aunt who was such a good cook. Cooked all the homemade meals for all the folks in the jail & they'd have some regulars who'd come back on purpose just for her food. Harry was kind yet tough.. tried talking to ya first, giving ya a warning, driving ya home if too many spirits in ya, letting ya sleep it off with a fantastic meal in the morn. More serious offenses...he was tough I heard.

Lyn
Niece

May 3, 2025

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