Columbia Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, April 4, 1923
Add to My HeroesHarry S. Hartman
Chief Hartman was shot and killed while attempting to serve a mental commitment paper to a man at a house on Union Street at approximately 0900 hours. As Chief Hartman and the man's father approached the home the man opened fire with a .25 caliber revolver, striking the father. Chief Hartman attempted to knock down the door but was struck twice in the abdomen. The suspect was taken into custody by two citizens next to the police station. Chief Hartman was taken to Columbia Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds that afternoon. The father taken to the same hospital in serious condition.
On September 11, 1923, the man, 21, was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed at the state mental hospital in Fairview where he died on April 15, 1971.
Chief Hartman had been with the agency for three years and was survived by his six children and three sisters.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
- Offender Committed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsChief Hartman,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Columbia Borough. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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