Deputy Sheriff Harland M. Bonner, Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Department, Louisiana

Deputy Sheriff Harland M. Bonner

Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Friday, June 22, 1984

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Harland M. Bonner

Deputy Sheriff Harland Bonner was shot and killed with his own weapon when he attempted to arrest a man wanted on a DUI warrant.

Deputy Bonner and another officer spotted the suspect and began to pursue him. At one point, both officers lost sight of the suspect, but Deputy Bonner was able to locate the suspect. When Deputy Bonner confronted the suspect, the suspect was able to overpower him and gain control of his firearm.

The suspect shot and killed Deputy Bonner. He then remained on the scene, where responding officers arrested him.

Deputy Bonner was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served with the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, his mother, and two brothers.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Apprehended

arrest attempt, warrant

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Deputy Sheriff Bonner,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 22, 2024