Patrolman Harris W. West
Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Thursday, July 26, 1917
Add to My HeroesHarris W. West
Patrolman Harris 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. He is buried in Cresco Cemetery, Howard, Elk County, Kansas.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 2 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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View all 7 ReflectionsThank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 26, 2020
