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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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Harris gave the Lewiston Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lewiston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Harris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lewiston Police Department has lost 5 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Gordon is one of 45 officers killed feloniously in ID, 62.5% of the 72 remembered there.
Gordon is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gordon is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1924, 3 officers in ID were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1924, 225 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1924, 228 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Gordon was 27. Of the 40 killed feloniously in ID whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 48.3; the middle age was 37. Gordon had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
Gordon was 27. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Gordon had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gordon was 27. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Gordon had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 8.9% of these deaths in ID; January holds the most, 26.7%. Tuesdays: 8.9%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Lewiston Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 72 deaths in ID, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 22.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Lewiston Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Gordon among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-E
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