Special Deputy Marshal Augustus Harris

Special Deputy Marshal Augustus Harris | United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
Special Deputy Marshal Augustus Harris

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Monday, June 17, 1878

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Augustus Harris

Special Deputy Marshal Gus Harris was shot and killed in the public square in front of the Edgefield County Courthouse in Edgefield, South Carolina, while attempting to arrest a man who was wanted for shooting another man several years earlier.

The man opened fire on Deputy Marshal Harris, killing him.

Special Deputy Marshal Harris was occasionally appointed as a Special Deputy United States Marshal on court days and was acting in that capacity when he was killed.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location South Carolina
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available

warrant service

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SDM Harris,
On today, the 172nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 17, 2025

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