Deputy Sheriff Ralph A. Harshe
Allen County Sheriff's Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 2, 1936

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 9 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, September 2, 1936
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

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.