Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, June 8, 1963
Add to My HeroesKenneth W. Harrison
Patrolman Kenneth Harrison was shot and killed while transporting two prisoners to the jail Gainesville, Texas.
As he reported his location on the car's radio the male prisoner in the back seat shot him five times. It is believed that the subject had concealed his gun in his fake leg or that his girlfriend, who was also in the backseat, had hidden it on her person.
Patrolman Harrison's car crashed into a feed store one block from the jail, and both prisoners fled into the store. Responding officers exchanged shots with the two before taking them into custody. The male subject was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
Patrolman Harrison was WWII veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for seven years and was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Harrison.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 11, 2019
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