This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.
CANTON, Miss. — A Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper killed while conducting a traffic stop on Highway 16 was identified Saturday by his employer.
Col. Randy Ginn, director of the MHP, said in a statement that the agency mourns the loss of Trooper John Harris, who was killed Friday in an accident in Madison County.
Olive Branch Police said in a post on the department’s Facebook page that Harris previously served with that police department prior to joining MHP.
Gov. Tate Reeves said in a statement on Twitter that Harris’ death is a reminder of how fragile life is.
A GoFundMe has been set up for the officer’s family. To donate, click here.
