Opelika Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Friday, February 1, 1884
Add to My HeroesHenry Dilmus Hart
Chief of Police Henry Hart was stabbed to death at the train station when he asked a man who was interfering with workers to step aside. The man suddenly produced a knife and stabbed the marshal in the neck.
The suspect was declared insane and committed at the state mental asylum. He died at the Bryce State Mental Hospital December 10, 1910.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 11 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Committed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsChief Hart,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Opelika.
BPA Mike Casey
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February 1, 2024
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