Policeman John Harlow, Charleston Police Department, South Carolina

Policeman John Harlow

Charleston Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, December 22, 1878

John Harlow

Policeman John Harlow was shot and killed while attempting to break up a disturbance the intersection of King Street and Calhoun Street at 3:00 am.

While on the scene he was attacked by a crowd, struck in the head with a bottle, and shot in the stomach.

Policeman Harlow was survived by his mother and two sisters.

Bio

Age 32
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Officer Harlow,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Charleston.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 22, 2018