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Deputy Constable John J. Lenhart | Pennsylvania State Constable - Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Constable - Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Deputy Constable

John J. Lenhart

Pennsylvania State Constable - Somerset County, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Tuesday, September 20, 1898

Biographical Info

Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 1 day
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 20, 1898
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Executed in 1900

Deputy Constable John Lenhart was shot and killed by a suspect while serving an eviction notice at a home in Garrett, Pennsylvania, that was the subject of a family dispute. Prior to the killing of Deputy Constable Lenhart the subject shot and killed a civilian who was doing work on the property.

The subject was later arrested by the sheriff after barricading himself inside the home. The man was convicted of first degree murder and hanged on January 24th, 1900.

Deputy Lenhart had been deputized by his brother, constable of Summit Township, to assist in arresting the suspect.