Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, November 16, 1989
Add to My HeroesElijah Harris
Evidence Technician Elijah Harris was shot and killed after stopping a 16-year-old boy who was riding a bicycle in the 1500 block of West 79th Street threatening citizens with a .22 caliber pistol.
As Technician Harris began to pat down the subject the boy produced a .22 caliber pistol from his waistband and shot him.
Technician Harris was a U.S. 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
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 33 ReflectionsI just want to thank you for all the reflection left for my Brother . From the fellow Officers to the United Marine Corps . Especially all of his family and friends . I really do appreciate all of you.
Regina Gill
Sister
November 17, 2019
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