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Earl Harwood Scott

Death by Force
Case Description
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Earl Harwood Scott, a 36-year-old California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer, tragically lost his life on February 17, 2006, during a routine traffic stop on Highway 99 near Salida, California. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 AM when Officer Scott pulled over a vehicle for speeding. As he approached the vehicle and obtained the registration card from the driver, he was shot in the head by the suspect. A passing motorist witnessed the officer falling to the ground and the suspect's car s ...Read More
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  • Officer Earl Harwood Scott, California Highway Patrol, California
  • Earl Harwood Scott (1969-2006) - Find a Grave Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Earl Harwood Scott

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Salida

    CA

    2006-02-17

    36

    Earl

    Harwood Scott

    11/04/2025

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    It's truly hard to wrap my head around what happened to Officer Earl Harwood Scott. I can’t stop t... ...Read More
    04/29/2024
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