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Edward Ray Harris

Case from Frankfort, KY dated Nov 07, 1979

Victim Details

Edward Ray Harris

Male

White / Caucasian

Frankfort

KY

1979-11-07

29

Edward

Ray Harris

07/05/2026

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In the line of duty, 29-year-old Caucasian male, Kentucky State Police Trooper Edward Ray Harris, tragically lost his life on November 7, 1979. The events unfolded in LaRue County, Kentucky, when Trooper Harris initiated a traffic stop. During the attempt to make an arrest, the situation escalated, and he was fatally shot.

According to a witness, Trooper Harris was first struck by a gunshot fired from within the suspect's vehicle. He was reportedly shot again as he lay wounded in the road ...
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  • Trooper Edward Ray Harris - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • Trooper Edward Ray Harris - Frankfort, Kentucky - Supporting Heroes
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    I've been following this tragic event ever since hearing about Edward Ray Harris's murder back in '7... ...Read More
    09/20/2024
    I was reading through some old case files and came across the tragic incident of Trooper Edward Ray ... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the night Trooper Edward Ray Harris lost his life. It's almost imposs... ...Read More
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