Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Harry Baker was shot and killed at the intersection of South Fourth Street and Court Street.
He was shot by a group of five men whom he had contact with earlier in the evening. Four of the five suspects were arrested. The shooter was sentenced to death but died in prison before the sentence could be carried out. The second suspect fled to Kentucky and was never apprehended.
Patrolman Baker had served with the Hamilton Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, and parents.
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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.
Merchant Patrolman Baker gave the Hamilton Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hamilton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Merchant Patrolman Baker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Merchant Patrolman Harry E. Baker 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 Hamilton Police Department, 7 of 7 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 E. Baker's cause is highlighted.
How Harry E. Baker Compares
Offender Outcome
Deceased
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Harry E. Baker is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Harry E. Baker was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
6 officers from Hamilton Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
