Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada
End of Watch Sunday, March 18, 1979
Add to My HeroesJames Walter Harbin, II
Correctional Officer Jim Harbin was shot and killed while on his way to work when he interrupted a robbery at a local convenience store at 3500 E Charleston Boulevard.
As he entered the store the clerk tried to warn him that a robbery was in progress. When the suspect saw Officer Harbin in uniform he opened fire, thinking Officer Harbin was a police officer. The suspect was apprehended after holding officers at bay for several hours.
Officer Harbin previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for only six weeks and was scheduled to start the police academy the following month. He was survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 1 month, 2 weeks
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsMy name is Steve and I served in the USMC with Jim, VMFA 323 at El Toro. Will someone that knows the details and what happened to the perp, please email me at:
[email protected]. Thanks!
Steve
California Highway Patrol
March 4, 2023
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