Roll of Honor
Incident
Trooper Edward Harris was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest in LaRue County, Kentucky. The suspect was later shot and killed by other officers. Trooper Harris had served with the Kentucky State Police for 7-1/2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Harris gave the Kentucky State Police 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Kentucky. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Harris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Trooper Edward Ray Harris is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,759 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At KY State Police, 12 of 29 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 41.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward Ray Harris's cause is highlighted.
How Edward Ray Harris Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward Ray Harris is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward Ray Harris was killed by handgun.
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