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James Harris

Case from Houston, TX dated Jul 13, 1982

Victim Details

James D. Harris

Male

White / Caucasian

Houston

TX

1982-07-13

29

James

Harris

07/07/2026

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On July 13, 1982, Officer James D. Harris, aged 29, was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious vehicle near the intersection of Edgewood Street and Walker Street in Houston, Texas. Officer Harris had stopped the vehicle after receiving complaints from a citizen that the car had tried to run him down. He ordered the two men in the vehicle to place their hands on the hood. One of the men handed a 9 mm handgun to the other, who then opened fire on Officer Harris, striking him three times. ...
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  • James Donald “J.D.” Harris (1952-1982) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • An illegal alien from Mexico imprisoned on Texas death... - UPI
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