Augusta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Sunday, January 18, 1970
Add to My HeroesJimmy O. Harris
Officer Jimmy Harris was shot and killed after responding to a report of a domestic dispute in which a mentally ill boy was shooting a shotgun at his family. As Officer Harris attempted to talk the boy into putting down the weapon the boy shot him in the chest, fatally wounding him.
A neighbor was able to drag Officer Harris into a nearby apartment and called for assistance. Two other responding officers were shot and wounded. The boy was apprehended and sent to a rehabilitation center until he turned 18.
Officer Harris had served with the agency for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 16 years
- Badge 88
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Committed to rehabilitation center
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Harris,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Augusta. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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