Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman John Harlow was shot and killed while attempting to break up a disturbance the intersection of King Street and Calhoun Street at 3:00 am. While on the scene he was attacked by a crowd, struck in the head with a bottle, and shot in the stomach.
Survivors
Policeman Harlow was survived by his mother and two sisters.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
148 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Policeman Harlow served with the Charleston Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Charleston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman John Harlow 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 SC, 271 of 438 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.9% of this state's fallen. That is 7.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Charleston Police Dept., 12 of 24 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. John Harlow's cause is highlighted.
How John Harlow Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Harlow is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Harlow was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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