Oshkosh Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch: Monday, July 28, 1890
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 4 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 28, 1890
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Died in prison
Patrolman Louis Hardy was shot and killed after arresting an intoxicated man for fighting in a bar. As the man was being escorted to jail, he pulled out a revolver and shot Patrolman Hardy three times.
The suspect was convicted of Patrolman Hardy's murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison on June 4, 1905.
Patrolman Hardy had served with the Oshkosh Police Department for 4 months. He was survived by his wife and two children.