Patrolman Harris W. West
Kansas City Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Thursday, July 26, 1917

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 2 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Thursday, July 26, 1917
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman West was chasing suspected burglars when he was accidentally shot and killed by a citizen who mistook him for a burglar.

Patrolman West had been with the agency for two months.