Corporal Jason Eugene Harwood, Topeka Police Department, Kansas

Corporal Jason Eugene Harwood

Topeka Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Sunday, September 7, 2014

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Jason Eugene Harwood

Corporal Jason Harwood was shot and killed while making a traffic stop in the 3200 block of SE Sixth Avenue at approximately 4:45 pm.

One of the vehicle's occupants opened fire during the traffic stop, fatally wounding Officer Harwood. The suspect believed to be the shooter turned himself in a short time later.

The subject was convicted of Corporal Harwood's murder and sentenced to life without parole. On December 24, 2015, the 32-year-old subject was found unresponsive in his cell at the El Dorado Correctional Facility. He died 30 minutes later.

Corporal Harwood had served with the Topeka Police Department for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, parents, and seven siblings.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 15 years
Badge 339

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Died in prison

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Cpl. Harwood,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Topeka. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 7, 2024