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Augustus Harris
1878
Augustus Harris.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
What Happened
Special Deputy Marshal Gus Harris was shot and killed in the public square in front of the Edgefield County Courthouse in Edgefield, South Carolina, while attempting to arrest a man who was wanted for shooting another man several years earlier.
The man opened fire on Deputy Marshal Harris, killing him.
Special Deputy Marshal Harris was occasionally appointed as a Special Deputy United States Marshal on court days and was acting in that capacity when he was killed.
SDM Harris,
On today, the 172nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
June 17th, 2025
The man opened fire on Deputy Marshal Harris, killing him.
Special Deputy Marshal Harris was occasionally appointed as a Special Deputy United States Marshal on court days and was acting in that capacity when he was killed.
SDM Harris,
On today, the 172nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
June 17th, 2025
Service Record
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service
Special Deputy Marshal
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