Bio & Incident Details
Age: 28
Tour: 1 day
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 9/18/1898
Weapon: Shotgun
Suspect: Executed in 1900
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Deputy Lenhart was shot and killed by a suspect while serving an eviction notice from a home that was the subject of a family dispute. The suspect was later arrested by the sheriff after barricading himself inside the home.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and hanged January 24, 1900.
Deputy Lenhart had been deputized by his brother, constable of Summit Township, to assist in arresting the suspect.
