Deputy Sheriff O. John Hart

Deputy Sheriff O. John Hart

Umatilla County Sheriff's Department, Oregon

End of Watch Monday, May 1, 1865

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O. John Hart

Deputy Sheriff John Hart was shot and killed as he and the sheriff attempted to arrest two horse thieves.

He and one of the suspects were fatally wounded in the ensuing gun battle, and the county sheriff was wounded.

The surviving suspect fled the scene but was eventually apprehended and sentenced to eight years in prison.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Deputy Sheriff Hart,
On today, the 160th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Umatilla County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 1, 2025

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