Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy McCormick was shot and killed while helping a fellow deputy serve a warrant on a man. The suspect first agreed to go with the officers but then began to resist and was able to gain control of the partner's pistol. At that moment the suspect's brother emerged with a Winchester rifle. As Deputy McCormick began to help his partner the brother shot him in the head, killing him.
The two brothers were shot and killed the following week after being surrounded by a posse. Two other men who aided in their original escape were lynched by citizens.
On this 100th "anniversary" of your heroic actions, know that no passage of time will ever erase you service or the sacrifice you made. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) June 26th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff McCormick served with the Wharton County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Wharton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff McCormick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Harry Charles McCormick 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 97,772 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,461 of 2,422 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Wharton County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Harry Charles McCormick's cause is highlighted.
How Harry Charles McCormick Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Harry Charles McCormick is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Harry Charles McCormick was killed by rifle.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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