Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, November 16, 1989
Elijah Harris
Officer Harris was shot and killed after stopping a 16-year-old boy who was riding through his neighborhood on a bicycle threatening citizens with a .22 caliber pistol. As Officer Harris began to search the suspect the boy produced a .22 caliber pistol from his waistband and shot him.
Officer Harris was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had been with the Chicago Police Department for 21 years. He is survived by his four children, mother, sister and brother.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 21 years
- Badge 15208
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 27 ReflectionsJust thinking about you on your 80th birthday today ! How I miss you so very much and Love you More. I will never forget you my Dear Brother Rest In Peace ELIJAH . Love always your Sister
Regina Gill
Sister
January 29, 2018
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