Prison Guard Roger J. Harty
St. Louis Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 11, 1924

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Wednesday, June 11, 1924
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Never identified

Guard Harty was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver near the intersection of Angelica Street and Broadway. As he approached the streetcar tracks a large car ran him down. Despite there being several witnessed, no one was able to describe the vehicle and no suspects were ever apprehended.

Guard Harty was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and had been in law enforcement for 25 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.