Binghamton Police Department, New York
End of Watch Thursday, August 3, 1995
Add to My HeroesLee 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 a United States Marine Corps veteran, served with the Binghamton Police Department for four years, and previously served with the Broome County Sheriff's Office. He is 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 4 years
- Badge 139
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
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View all 52 ReflectionsTomorrow marks 29 years ago you were taken from us. Hardly a day goes by I don't think about you and the sacrifice you made for the job you so loved. Until we meet again
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