Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, May 21, 1996
Add to My HeroesHarvey Mitchell Davis
Detective Harvey Davis suffered a fatal heart attack while officially representing the Harris County Sheriff's Office in the Texas Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run.
The event included hundreds of law enforcement officers running along a route from Houston to Austin. He was just beginning his leg of the race, between Hockley and Waller, when he collapsed. He was flown to Hermann Hospital where he passed away.
Detective Davis had served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 14 years and was assigned to the Criminal Warrants Division. He is survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsDet. Davis,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harris County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 22, 2021
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