Deputy Sheriff Harry Lee Harris, Sussex County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

Deputy Sheriff Harry Lee Harris

Sussex County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

End of Watch Tuesday, March 28, 1950

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Harry Lee Harris

Deputy Sherry Harry Harris was killed in an automobile crash while searching for two suspects who had robbed a bank in Waverly, Virginia.

After an all night search he was driving his patrol car on U.S. 460 when he quickly made a U-turn three miles east of Waverly. His vehicle then struck a concrete bridge railing over Coppahaunk Swamp. Deputy Harris was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

On July 29th, 1921, Deputy Harris had been shot and seriously wounded while serving as town sergeant of Wakefield, Virginia. He was attempting to arrest five hoboes on a freight a train. At the time, it was believed he would not survive, but he made a full recovery.

Deputy Harris had served in law enforcement for over 29 years.

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Age 63
Tour 29 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

robbery, single vehicle crash

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Deputy Sheriff Harris,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sussex County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 28, 2025