Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Alvy Pharris was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance call.
When he arrived at the scene he was confronted by an armed male subject inside of the home. The suspect refused to surrender and opened fire on Constable Pharris, striking him seven times.
Despite being mortally wounded, Constable Pharris was able to return fire and killed the suspect. Further investigation revealed that the suspect had murdered the female owner of the house.
Constable Pharris is survived by his wife and three children.
Survivors
Constable Pharris is survived by his wife and three children.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Pharris served with the Anderson County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Elkhart community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Pharris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Alvy Pharris 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Anderson County Constable's Office - Precinct 2, 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. Alvy Pharris's cause is highlighted.
How Alvy Pharris Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alvy Pharris is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alvy Pharris was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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