Captain Herman Eugene Harris, Sr.

Captain Herman Eugene Harris, Sr. | Louisiana Department of Corrections, Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Corrections, Louisiana
Captain Herman Eugene Harris, Sr.

Louisiana Department of Corrections, Louisiana

End of Watch Thursday, May 4, 2000

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Herman Eugene Harris, Sr.

Captain Herman Harris was killed when his horse became uncontrollable and threw him into the side of a building.

He was patrolling the Phelps Correctional Center grounds at the time of the incident.

Captain Harris was transported to DeQuincy Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Captain Harris was a United States Army veteran and served in law enforcement for 19 years. He is survived by his three children.

Bio

  • Age 37
  • Tour 19 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Animal related

mounted patrol

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Capt. Harris,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 4, 2025

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