HARRY CHARLES MCCORMICK

Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 48-E: 22
Department: Wharton County, Texas, S.O.
End of Watch: June 26, 1920
Cause: SHOT
Age: 36
Years of Service: Unk
Description: Deputy McCormick and Constable W. Pitman were attempting to serve a warrant on a suspect who had broken out of jail. After agreeing to go with the officers, the suspect suddenly took Constable Pitman's weapon and shot Deputy McCormick in the head killing him instantly. Constable Pitman left the residence but returned with a posse, who shot the two brothers.
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