Ben A. Harris.
Detective Ben Harris was shot and killed after being targeted because of his law enforcement work. He was shot several times in the chest during a drive-by shooting.
A suspect was apprehended; however, after the suspect was released on bond, the suspect and his brother were reportedly kidnapped in front of the police station.
Detective Harris had only served with the Port Arthur Police Department for a few months and previously served with the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Rangers.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Detective Harris gave the Port Arthur Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Port Arthur community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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