Constable Elijah James Harris, Dallas County Constable's Office

Constable Elijah James Harris

Dallas County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, September 4, 1924

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Elijah James Harris

Constable Elijah Harris was shot and killed while investigating a burglary at a local business on. As Constable Harris approached the business a suspect jumped out of the bushes and shot him in the stomach.

He was able to return fire and wounded one suspect, who remained unidentified until 1925. Two brothers who were being executed for a rape and murder in Dallas County confessed to murdering Constable Harris 30 minutes before being executed.

Constable Harris was survived by his wife.

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Age 52
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed in 1925

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Constable Harris,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dallas County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 4, 2024