Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Clyde Harrison was shot and killed when he and his partner attempted to stop a stolen car at the corner of Truman and Oak Streets. As the officers attempted to stop the vehicle, one of the occupants opened fire, killing Patrolman Harrison and wounding his partner. A $1000 reward was offered for the men's arrest, but they were never found. Patrolman Harrison had served with the Kansas City Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Harrison gave the Kansas City Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kansas City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Harrison.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Clyde William Harrison 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 MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 9.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Kansas City Police Department, 72 of 120 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clyde William Harrison's cause is highlighted.
How Clyde William Harrison Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clyde William Harrison is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clyde William Harrison was killed by gun; unknown type.
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