WILLIAM CLINTON HARLESS
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Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 56-W: 22
Department: Harris County, Texas, S.O.
End of Watch: April 15, 1915
Cause: SHOT
Age: 25
Years of Service: 2
Description: Deputy Harless was shot and killed as he attempted to serve an arrest warrant on suspect wanted for burglary. While inside his house, the suspect took his Winchester Rifle and shot Deputy Harless through the front window, striking him in the neck. Deputy Harless died the next day from his wounds.
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