Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
Survivors
He is survived by one child.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Hart gave the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the St. Augustine community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Hart.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Harold L. Hart 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 FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, 6 of 12 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Harold L. Hart's cause is highlighted.
How Harold L. Hart Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Harold L. Hart is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Harold L. Hart was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
11 officers from St. Johns County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
