Bio & Incident Details
Age: 52
Tour: 18 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 2/15/1961
Weapon: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect: Committed suicide
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Officer Barta was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance. After shooting Officer Barta, the suspect shot his ex-girlfriend and then committed suicide.
Officer Barta had served with the agency for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
