State patrolman-ex-convict gun battle

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20041575

Description

Virgil Harris, a convict from Iowa engaged in a gun battle with two Texas State Patrolmen near Lewisville Saturday night. State Patrolman Beasley took a bullet to the foot but was saved from injury by a steel arch support. He is shown pointing to the hole in the sole of his boot. His partner, Patrolman Banks, sustained a severe flesh wound in his right arm. Mr. Harris suffered four bullet wounds before the patrolmen managed to make the arrest. Patrolmen Beasley is dressed in a striped shirt, necktie, and trousers. He is standing in front of a window.

Archival Date

1940-01-07

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1080

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Gunfights; Bullet Holes; Police shootings