Ben A. Harris

1923

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Ben A. Harris.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Firearm

What Happened

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.

Survivors

He was survived by his parents, three brothers, and a sister.

Keepsakes

Service Record

Also Served

Port Arthur Police Department

Detective

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 44W · Line 22 cut as BEN A HARRIS

In Our Keeping

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