Patrolman Lee E. Barta, 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 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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Tomorrow 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

Officer Michael Chalson
Binghamton Police Department

August 2, 2024