Elmer Murray Harris served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and 9 months. Elmer served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Deputy Sheriff Elmer Harris was shot and killed in front of 4601 State Street, in East St. Louis, while attempting to arrest a man for illegally carrying a weapon. Deputy Harris and another deputy were working a secondary employment job providing security on a public transit bus. They observed a man with a handgun board the bus and attempted to arrest him. A foot pursuit ensued during which the man shot Deputy Harris. Despite his wounds, Deputy Harris was able to return fire and wounded the subject.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Harris gave the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Belleville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Harris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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