Richland County Fair, Wisconsin
End of Watch: Friday, September 29, 1916
Age: 57
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: September 29, 1916
Weapon Used: Person; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 17 months
Special Policeman George Barto was fatally injured when he attempted to break up a fight involving three men at the Richland County Fair.
One of the men dealt him a blow to the neck that fractured his collarbone. Policeman Barto died en route to the hospital.
The subject was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 17 months in prison. On July 9th, 1917, he was pardoned by the governor.