Nelson Harris Shoots Policeman
- Title of event
- Nelson Harris Shoots Policeman
- Type of event
- Shooting
- Address of event
- Nelson Harris Shoots Policeman Happened Entirely at 260, W 133rd St
- Report on event
- Nelson Harris Shoots Policeman Sole event referenced by Subdued in Fight With Policeman
- Start date / time
- October 1, 1925
- Start (general time of day)
- Day (Evening)
- Description
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Nelson Harris shot at Patrolman Thomas Goodwin after Goodwin had been called out to the residents by tennants who were being threatened by Harris who had a revolver. Harris shot at Goodwin after Goodwin ordered Harris out of the building, but the bullet only penetrated the patrolman's hat and a few strands of hair.