Deputy Sheriff Harvey S. "Harve" Bolin

Deputy Sheriff Harvey S.
Lamb County Sheriff's Department, Texas
Deputy Sheriff Harvey S. "Harve" Bolin

Lamb County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, August 20, 1932

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Harvey S. "Harve" Bolin

Deputy Harvey Bolin was shot and killed in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, while riding with a posse attempting to apprehend a group of bank robbers. The posse tracked the men to a farmhouse and took positions nearby. The Lamb County Sheriff observed one of the men and called out to him to put up his hands. The suspects then grabbed several weapons and opened fire. Deputy Bolin was struck in the head and killed instantly. A second deputy was seriously injured.

The suspects fled the scene and continued to run from the law. They were responsible for the murders of three other law enforcement officers before one of them was shot and killed, and the others were arrested. The other officers killed were: Sheriff John Moseley of Swisher County, Texas; Chief Deputy Thomas Jones of Lincoln County, New Mexico; and Deputy Joseph Brown of Wise County, Texas.

Deputy Bolin had been in law enforcement for almost 22 years. He was survived by his wife and ten children.

Bio

  • Age 54
  • Tour 22 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location New Mexico
  • Weapon Rifle
  • Offender Shot and killed
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