Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Harry Beasley was shot and killed when he interrupted several burglars attempting to break into a safe at a shoe store. The suspects were never identified. Patrolman Beasley was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI and was the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor as the result of his heroism during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, on April 21th, 1914, while serving aboard the U.S.S. Florida. He had served with the Newark Police Department for seven years and was survived by his wife. He is buried Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark, Ohio.
Survivors
He had served with the Newark Police Department for seven years and was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Beasley gave the Newark Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Newark community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Harry C. Beasley served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Patrolman Harry C. Beasley is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Newark Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Harry C. Beasley's cause is highlighted.
How Harry C. Beasley Compares
Offender Outcome
Never identified
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Harry C. Beasley is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Harry C. Beasley was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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