Cedar Rapids Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch: Wednesday, February 15, 1961
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: 5
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 15, 1961
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Police Officer Felix Barta was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance.
After shooting Officer Barta, the subject shot his ex-girlfriend and then committed suicide.
Officer Barta had served with the Cedar Rapids Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.