Patrolman Harris W. West
End of Watch: Thu, Jul 26th, 1917
Date of Incident: Wed, Jul 25th, 1917
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Service Time: 3 years
Age: 26
Incident
Patrolman Harris West was chasing suspected burglars when he was accidentally shot by a citizen who mistook him for a burglar. He was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital where he died the following day.
He is buried in Cresco Cemetery, Howard, Elk County, Kansas.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
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