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Headstone of Harold L. Reeves

Harold L. Reeves

Died July 10, 1976

Harold L. Reeves.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Patrolman Harold Reeves was shot and killed in from ambush after speaking to a woman about a dog control issue involving her dog. He was driving away from the scene when the woman's 77-year-old boyfriend pulled up alongside his patrol car on Main Street. When Patrolman Reeves rolled down his window to speak to him, the man shot him in the head. The man and his juvenile grandson, who was driving their truck, were arrested and charged with Patrolman Reeves' murder. The killer was committed to the state hospital for six months and then released. Patrolman Reeves was a U.S. Army WWII veteran who had served with the Lincoln Police Department for two years and in law enforcement for five years.

Survivors
He was survived by three brothers and two sisters.
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Service Record
Also Served
Lincoln Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 59W · Line 14 cut as HAROLD L REEVES
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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.

Patrolman Reeves gave the Lincoln Police Department 5 years.

Thank you for your service to the Lincoln community, and 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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