Police Officer Gordon A. Harris

Gordon A. Harris

Police Officer Gordon Harris was shot and killed while operating a roadblock on the Waha-Lewiston Road following a bank robbery in Craigmont.

The suspect vehicle was stopped at the roadblock, and Officer Harris ordered the four suspects to exit the car. One of the men opened fire with a rifle, striking Officer Harris in the chest. Although mortally wounded, Officer Harris was able to return fire and wounded one of the suspects. All four were arrested a short time later.

The shooter was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison of a heart attack on July 20, 1942.

Officer Harris had served with the Lewiston Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and child.