Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, December 14, 1937
Add to My HeroesJoseph Arthur Harnest
Deputy Harnest was shot and killed by a farmer who mistook him for an escaped convict. The shooting took place near West Columbia.
Deputy Harnest was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsHeroes live forever, Deputy Harnest, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Brazoria County and the great State of Texas.
Greater Houston C.O.P.S.
December 14, 2013
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