Patrolman Jon Roy Hardy, Gillette Police Department, Wyoming

Patrolman Jon Roy Hardy

Gillette Police Department, Wyoming

End of Watch Tuesday, December 20, 1983

Jon Roy Hardy

Patrolman Jon Hardy was shot and killed in an ambush after responding to the scene of a residential burglary.

He was shot as he returned to his patrol car after checking a house. The subject used a .223 calibre Kar 15 that he had converted to fully automatic.

The man later died when pipe bombs he was making exploded.

Patrolman Hardy was survived by his two children.

Bio

Age 26
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .223 caliber
Offender Deceased

ambush, burglary

Most Recent Reflection

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I wish I would have found this site many years ago I just want to thank the Gillette Police Officers that were there that day for what you did for Jon I also want to thank the Gillette Police Department for always honoring Jon and for all you did to help his family get though this very hard time below is my correct e-mail

Pam Hardy
Wife

May 17, 2017