Special Police Officer Jack Chelton Harris
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department
Railroad Police
End of Watch: Tuesday, July 15, 1919

Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, July 15, 1919
Incident Location: California
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Special Officer Harris was shot and killed at the Calwa Rail Yard in Fresno County, California, while investigating two hobos in a Wabash coal car. Officer Harris was notified of the two by a rail worker at approximately 0100 hours and went to investigate them. While in the coal car the suspects fired five shots, striking Officer Harris in the head.

Special Officer Harris was survived by his wife and four children.