Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Felix Barta was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance. After shooting Officer Barta, the subject shot his ex-girlfriend and then committed suicide. Officer Barta had served with the Cedar Rapids Police Department for 18 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Barta gave the Cedar Rapids Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cedar Rapids community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Barta.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Felix A. Barta 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 IA, 129 of 226 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.1% of this state's fallen. That is 2.9 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Cedar Rapids Police Department, 3 of 6 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. Felix A. Barta's cause is highlighted.
How Felix A. Barta Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Felix A. Barta is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Felix A. Barta was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Cedar Rapids Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
