Allen County Sheriff's Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 2, 1936
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 9 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 2, 1936
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Deputy Sheriff Ralph Harshe was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance between a married woman and a single man.
Deputy Harshe was shot upon entering the home. The suspect then murdered the woman before committing suicide.
Deputy Harshe had served with the Allen County Sheriff's Department for just under 2 years. He was survived by his wife.