AUSTIN HARMAN

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Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 3-W: 27
Department: Bowling Green, Ohio, P.D.
End of Watch: May 13, 1919
Cause: SHOT
Age: 65
Years of Service: 21
Description: Patrolman Harman was accidentally shot when the .38 revolver dropped from the holster of his partner, Officer E.J. Alkire. The officers were removing a pile of lumber from the corner that was creating a driving hazard for motorists when the accident occurred. Patrolman Harman was shot in the groin and died shortly after. The coroner held an inquest and concluded that Officer Alkire was blameless in the event (friendly fire).
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