Sergeant Ronald Hamlin Harrison, a 55-year-old African American member of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, was fatally shot on August 15, 2007, in Brandon, Florida. The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. after Sgt. Harrison had finished a DUI checkpoint and was driving his patrol car. He was attempting to drive himself to the hospital when he lost control of the vehicle, clipped another car, and crashed into a tree; he died from his injuries.

Investigators determined that the shooter was Michael Allen Phillips, a 24-year-old male who was driving a Ford Explorer. Phillips fled the scene after the shooting but was quickly identified and taken into custody. He was charged with Sgt. Harrison’s murder and the case went to trial, where the prosecution presented forensic evidence and witness testimony linking Phillips to the killing.

Sgt. Harrison’s death deeply affected the community and his fellow officers; his funeral was attended by colleagues, friends, and family. Does anyone have information about Sgt. Harrison’s final shift or the events that night that could help clarify unanswered questions?