Patrolman Herman F. Harms, Terre Haute Police Department, Indiana

Patrolman Herman F. Harms

Terre Haute Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Sunday, January 25, 1925

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Herman F. Harms

Patrolman Herman Harms, while on foot patrol, died after being shot by an unidentified person near the Wabash Avenue River Bridge. Two months later a 22-year-old, arrested for grand larceny and robbery, was charged with his murder, but there was never enough evidence to convict him.

Patrolman Harms had served with the Terre Haute Police Department for less than five weeks.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 1 month
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender At large

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Patrolman Harms,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Terre Haute.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 25, 2025