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Deputy Sheriff Ralph A. Harshe | Allen County Sheriff's Department, Ohio Allen County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

Deputy Sheriff

Ralph A. Harshe

Allen County Sheriff's Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Wednesday, September 2, 1936

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 25

Tour: 1 year, 9 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/2/1936

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Committed suicide

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Deputy Harshe was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance between a married woman and a single man. Deputy Harshe was shot upon entering the home. The suspect then murdered the woman before committing suicide.

Deputy Harshe had served with the agency for just under 2 years. He was survived by his wife.

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Deputy Sheriff Harshe,
On today, the 72nd anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Allen County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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