Death Row Information
Offender Information
Name | Lewis, III, Harlem Harold | |
TDCJ Number | 999595 | |
Date of Birth | 07/05/1991 | |
Date Received | 08/01/2014 | |
Age (when Received) | 21 | |
Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 12 | |
Date of Offense | 12/24/2012 | |
Age (at the time of Offense) | 21 | |
County | Harris | |
Race | Black | |
Gender | Male | |
Hair Color | Black | |
Height | 5'07" | |
Weight | 190 | |
Eye Color | Brown | |
Native County | Harris | |
Native State | Texas |
Prior Occupation
Automobile body repair
Prior Prison Record
None
Summary of Incident
During the daytime hours on December 24, 2012, the subject refused to stop for a traffic violation. He fled in his vehicle, striking another vehicle, and eventually pulled over into a store parking lot. The police officer, first victim, was attempting to detain him, when the subject used a .380 caliber handgun from his vehicle and shot the officer in the head at close range, causing his death. The second victim, the local store owner, came to assist the officer and was also shot at close range, causing his death. Numerous police officers arrived at the scene and exchanged gunfire with the subject. The subject was taken down by gunfire and transported to the hospital for care.
Co-Defendants
None
Race and Gender of Victim
Two white males