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Incident
Patrolman Edgar Harris was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious person in front of the Saint Nicholas Hotel at 300 Washington Street.
The man had just deboarded an Atlantic Coast Line train that had arrived in Albany. The train's conductor notified Patrolman Harris that the man was acting suspicious and was believed to be involved with several previous train robberies.
The conductor accompanied Patrolman Harris and pointed out the man in front of the hotel. As Patrolman Harris attempted to make an arrest the man pulled out a pistol and shot him. Despite his wounds, Patrolman Harris returned fire and shot the man once as he fled on foot.
The man was arrested the following morning in Lee County. He was shot and killed by the Albany assistance chief as he tried to escape from a moving car while being returned to Albany.
Patrolman Harris was survived by his wife and several children.
Survivors
Patrolman Harris was survived by his wife and several children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Harris served with the Albany Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Harris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Albany Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Edgar is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Edgar is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edgar is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1913, 1 officer at Albany Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1913, 7 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1913, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1913, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Edgar was 42. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Albany Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 42; the middle age was 28.
Edgar was 42. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38.
Edgar was 42. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Edgar was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
June holds 40% of these deaths at Albany Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 40%.
June holds 7.8% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Thursdays: 12%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Albany Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 80% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Albany Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Edgar among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E
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