U.S. Navy · United States 
Charles Harris
1991
Charles Edward Harris served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Detective Charles Harris was shot and killed in his own home by several drug dealers in a case of retaliation after he arrested them. The subjects discovered where he lived, went to his home, and shot him as he answered the door. His wife was also shot and wounded. Eight subjects were arrested in connection with his murder. The man who shot him, age 22, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life plus 60 years in prison. He was denied parole in 2013, 2014, and again in 2017. As of June 9, 2023, he was in prison. Detective Harris was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served in law enforcement for 20 years. He had served with the Hoke County Sheriff's Office before joining the Southern Pines Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Southern Pines Police Department
Detective
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