Birmingham Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Sunday, May 4, 1969
Add to My HeroesAzell L. Harris
Officer Azell Harris was shot and killed while moonlighting at a local freight line warehouse at 4th Avenue and 3rd Street North in Birmingham.
An employee informed him that three men were stealing materials from the warehouse docks. When Officer Harris confronted the suspects a shootout ensued and Officer Harris was mortally wounded.
The suspects were apprehended and convicted of his murder.
Officer Harris had served with the Birmingham Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Convicted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Harris.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 29, 2020
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