Chief of Police J. B. Hare, Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana

Chief of Police J. B. Hare

Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Thursday, November 16, 1911

J. B. Hare

Chief Hare was shot and killed by an officer who had been suspended for reporting to work drunk. When the officer's supervisor attempted to discipline him he threatened to shoot the supervisor. When Chief Hare intervened he was shot by the officer. That officer was then shot and killed by another officer.
Chief Hare had been with the agency for 25 years and was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 25 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 99th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 16, 2010