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- Jan. 11, 1936 -
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Detroit Police Dept. Patch
Resided: MI, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Jan. 11, 1936
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 35 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Detroit Police Dept. - MI
1301 3rd Ave  
Detroit, MI   48226   USA
(313)596-2200
County: Wayne
Dept. Type: Municiple/Police
Hero's Rank: Officer
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 7 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: MI   USA   Sat. Jan. 11, 1936
Summary: Officer Harrelson was accidentally shot and killed by his partner as the two officers chased a suspect on Michigan Avenue, between 4th Street and 5th Street. Officer Harrelson was shot in the back by his partner as both officers began firing at the suspect.

Officer Harrelson had served with the Detroit Police Department for 7 years and was assigned to the Central Station. He was survived by his wife and three sons.

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