St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, April 13, 1968
Add to My HeroesHarold L. Hart
Deputy Harold Hart was killed when a man walked up to him on the street and shot him three times without warning. The suspect was arrested and charged with murder.
Deputy Hart had served with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office for 10 years. He is survived by one child.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Charged with murder
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View all 11 ReflectionsRest in peace Deputy Sheriff Hart.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 13, 2020
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