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Azell Harris

Case from Birmingham, AL dated May 04, 1969

Victim Details

Azell Harris

Male

White / Caucasian

Birmingham

AL

1969-05-04

42

Azell

Harris

Yes

07/14/2026

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On a Sunday evening, May 4, 1969, in Birmingham, Alabama, a veteran police officer’s life was tragically cut short in a sudden act of violence. Azell L. Harris, a 42-year-old male officer with fifteen years of dedicated service to the Birmingham Police Department, was working a second job to support his family. He was providing security at a local freight line warehouse located at 4th Avenue and 3rd Street North, a decision that would place him in the direct path of danger.

That evening ...
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  • Police Officer Azell L. Harris, Birmingham Police Department, Alabama
  • Police Officer Azell L Harris, age 42 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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