Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Mark Harris was struck and killed by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop on I-35, near Indian Hills Road, in Cleveland County. The drunk driver's car left the roadway and struck Patrolman Harris' patrol truck, the traffic violator's vehicle, and then Patrolman Harris. He was thrown 70-feet into traffic and struck by another vehicle, which fled the scene. The drunk driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. The 24-year-old driver was convicted of drunk driving and running into Patrolman Harris. He was sentenced to one year in jail, ordered to pay $15,000.00 to Patrolman Harris' widow, pay $250.00 to the crime victims fund, and fined $250.00. Patrolman Harris had served with the Oklahoma Lake Patrol for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son and daughter.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Harris gave the Oklahoma Lake Patrol 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Oklahoma City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Harris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Mark O. Harris is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,587 officers honored here.
In OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15.3 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Oklahoma City Lake Patrol, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Mark O. Harris's cause is highlighted.
How Mark O. Harris Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Mark O. Harris is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Mark O. Harris was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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