Husband Charged with Murder in Officer’s Death

LONGVIEW — A Longview Police Officer has been killed during an alleged dispute with her husband. Around 8:30 Saturday morning, officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Tryon Road. They found Longview Police Officer Jamie “Ellyn” Goodan, 38, dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Her husband, Harry Goodan, was detained for questioning. Mr. Goodan was transported to the Gregg County jail and charged with murder. His bond was set at $500,000. Mr. Goodan is also employed by the Police Department as the 911 Communications Administrator.

The investigation is being continued by the Department with the assistance of the Gregg County District Attorney’s office.

Officer Goodan began her law enforcement career in law enforcement in 1995 as a Gregg County Jailer. In April, 1997, she became a reserve officer for the Longview Police Department and was hired as a full-time Officer in April, 1998. Officer Goodan received 29 commendations for her service to the community and to the Police Department throughout her career. She is survived by one son.