Constable William Clinton Harless, Harris County Constable's Office

Constable William Clinton Harless

Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 7, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, April 15, 1915

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William Clinton Harless

Constable W. Clint Harless succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to serve a burglary arrest warrant on the outskirts of Spring near Spring Creek.

The suspect fired a Winchester Rifle through the front window of the house, striking Constable Harless in the neck.

The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and hanged on February 1st, 1916.

Deputy Harless had served with the Harris County Precinct 7 Constable's Office for two years and held a dual role as a deputy sheriff for the Harris County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, April 14, 1915
Weapon Rifle
Offender Executed in 1916

burglary, warrant service

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As I read the murders of my Brothers and Sisters it is sickening that evil is embedded in so many in our society from the past and present. Constable Harless you and your family are not forgotten my Brother you are a Legend that lives today as I write this my heart breaks for you and your family and Department. Your Service lives on in Police officers today .In 2018 I was shot twice in the line of duty as a Patrol Lieutenant with 34 yrs. I lived through it, but haven't not servived it , Had to retire due to this. When I read about my Brothers and Sisters who did not servive tears and so much sadness take me to place of loneliness. I pray

Retired Lieutenant Tommy Pettus
Talladega Alabama Police Department

October 8, 2025