Policeman Bart J. McCarthy
Butte Police Department
Montana
End of Watch: Saturday, July 22, 1916

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 3 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, July 22, 1916
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Policeman McCarthy was shot and killed by a local constable.

Patrolman McCarthy observed the constable beating up a vender and approached. The Constable turned around ans shot Policeman McCarthy, killing him. The Constable was already facing assault charges for shooting another Butte Policeman.

Policeman McCarthy had served with the Butte Police Department for three months.