Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Harry Farrell was shot and killed in a gunbattle with a subject in an alley near Second and Alabama streets. The subject, who was shot and killed by Officer Farrell, was suspected of an armed robbery at an automotive service station. After being shot, Officer Farrell was removed to Saint Elizabeth Hospital where he died from his wounds. Officer Farrell had served with the Lafayette Police Department for one year.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Officer Farrell gave the Lafayette Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Lafayette community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Farrell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Harry Ray Farrell is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IN, 311 of 503 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 7.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Lafayette Police Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Harry Ray Farrell's cause is highlighted.
How Harry Ray Farrell Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Harry Ray Farrell is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Harry Ray Farrell was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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