Deputy James Clarence Harper, Poinsett County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

Deputy James Clarence Harper

Poinsett County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

End of Watch Thursday, April 24, 1997

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James Clarence Harper

Deputy Sheriff James Harper was killed and another deputy was wounded after being shot while responding to a call of gunshots at a residence.

Deputy Harper encountered a vehicle involved in the incident on Arkansas 75 south of Marked Tree and began struggling with the subject. Deputy Harper was shot in the head at close range. The second deputy arrived moments later and saw the suspect standing over Deputy Harper's body. As the second deputy asked what was happening, the suspect opened fire and shot him in the shoulder and stomach.

The suspect was later found dead after being surrounded by members of Arkansas State Police in an abandoned house.

Deputy Harper had served with the Poinsett County Sheriff's Office for three years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Committed suicide

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My grandpa was the other officer shot, his name was EC Obrien He died in 2020. He had a bullet stuck inside his stomach from where the bullet entered through the back and had no exit hole

Conner Obrien
Grandson of the other deputy

July 17, 2024