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- Aug. 01, 1893 -
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Police Dept. Patch
Resided: NY, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Aug. 01, 1893
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept: Syracuse Police Dept. - NY
511 S State St  
Syracuse, NY   13202   USA
(315)442-5200
County: Onondaga
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Detective
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 24 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: NY   USA   Tue. Aug. 01, 1893
Summary: Detective Harvey was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest two suspected burglars. Detective Harvey was in the act of making the arrest when one of the suspects turned around and drew a revolver. He then shot Detective Harvey in the head, killing him instantly.

The two suspects were chased by several citizens who apprehended one suspect and turned him over to the police. The suspect was convicted of Detective Harvey's murder and executed on May 14, 1894.

Detective Harvey had served with the Syracuse Police Department for 24 years. He had previously served as chief of the agency.

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