Patrolman Lee E. Barta

Patrolman Lee E. Barta | Binghamton Police Department, New York
Binghamton Police Department, New York
Patrolman Lee E. Barta

Binghamton Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, August 3, 1995

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Lee E. Barta

Patrolman Lee Barta was shot and killed while searching for a work release suspect. The suspect committed suicide after being surrounded in a house near the shooting site.

Patrolman Barta was survived by his expectant wife, son, and daughter. His second son was born eight months after his murder. One of his sons went on to become a Binghamton police officer.

Bio

  • Age 29
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 139

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Committed suicide
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I remember one of the shift parties at your house, you said you would want the bagpipers to play Amazing Grace at your funeral.

You got your wish and I hate it!

Miss you brother!

Jose Hernandez Ptl (former)
BPD

August 3, 2018

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