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Miss. trooper struck during traffic stop dies

Trooper John Harris was remembered as a passionate and dedicated public servant

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Duty Death: John Harris - [Madison County]

End of Service: 28/05/2021

By Suzie Ziegler

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. — The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is mourning the loss of Trooper John Harris, who was killed in the line of duty Friday.

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Trooper John Harris

Mississippi Department of Public Safety

According to the agency, Harris was struck while conducting a traffic stop.

“Trooper Harris was a passionate, dedicated public servant and an important member of the MHP family,” said Col. Randy Ginn in a statement. “Our hearts and prayers go out to his family in this difficult time.”

The investigation is ongoing, officials said.

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