Patrolman Jon Roy Hardy, Gillette Police Department, Wyoming

Patrolman Jon Roy Hardy

Gillette Police Department, Wyoming

End of Watch Tuesday, December 20, 1983

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Jon Roy Hardy

Patrolman Jon Hardy was shot and killed in an ambush after responding to a residential burglary call on Harder Drive.

He was shot, and his partner was wounded as they returned to their patrol car after checking a house. The subject used a .223 caliber Kar 15 that he had converted to fully automatic. He was holding a female hostage in the home after killing four people earlier in the day. It is believed that the shooter made the call to lure the officers to his residence.

The man later died when the pipe bombs he was making exploded. His hostage was injured in the explosion but survived.

Patrolman Hardy was a United States Air Force veteran and served with the Gillette Police Department for over one year. He was survived by his two children.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 1 year, 4 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .223 caliber
Offender Deceased

ambush, burglary, false report

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I remember that day so clearly when I think about it I was a young police explorer in Gillette and it was the worst thing I've ever seen but knowing someone so young giving there life for the town he lived in and to protect he will always be my hero. I only knew him a very short time but he left a lasting impression on me.

Mick Anderson
Former Gillette resident

December 17, 2024