Corporal Lemon Harvey

Corporal Lemon Harvey | Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida
Corporal Lemon Harvey

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Tuesday, December 15, 1981

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Lemon Harvey

Corporal Lemon Harvey was shot and killed in the driveway of his home on Bessie Dix Road, in Thonotosassa, as he exited his patrol car at the end of his shift. He was found by children on their way to school the next morning.

The 36-year-old suspect who shot him was hired by another man, age 38, to kill him over a personal matter. Both suspects were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 25 years. As of November 25, 2020, both suspects were in prison.

Corporal Harvey had served with the agency for eight years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 34
  • Tour 8 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle
  • Offender Sentenced to life

ambush, at home

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Cpl. Harvey,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hillsborough County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 15, 2021

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