Evidence Technician Elijah Harris, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Evidence Technician Elijah Harris

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, November 16, 1989

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Elijah Harris

Evidence Technician Elijah Harris was shot and killed after stopping a 16-year-old boy who was riding a bicycle in the 1500 block of West 79th Street threatening citizens with a .22 caliber pistol.

As Technician Harris began to pat down the subject the boy produced a .22 caliber pistol from his waistband and shot him.

Technician Harris was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had been with the Chicago Police Department for 21 years. He is survived by his four children, mother, sister and brother.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 21 years
Badge 15208
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
Offender Not available

juvenile offender

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It’s been 36 yrs since you been gone Brother. I really miss you so much telling me Dina my name is Elijah not lijah . I still call you lijah . I do have a grandson name after you. You would be so proud of him . He is a go getter just like you . God took you for a reason. I just know that I love you so much and miss you as much. You keep resting in Momma arms . Love and miss you. Your Sister
Dina

Regina Gill
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November 18, 2025