Roll of Honor
John J. Lenhart
Incident
Deputy Constable John Lenhart was shot and killed by a suspect while serving an eviction notice at a home in Garrett, Pennsylvania, that was the subject of a family dispute. Prior to the killing of Deputy Constable Lenhart the subject shot and killed a civilian who was doing work on the property.
The subject was later arrested by the sheriff after barricading himself inside the home. The man was convicted of first degree murder and hanged on January 24th, 1900.
Deputy Lenhart had been deputized by his brother, constable of Summit Township, to assist in arresting the suspect.
Rest in peace always and know that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) September 18th, 2020
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Deputy Constable Lenhart served with the Pennsylvania State Constable.
Thank you for your service to the Somerset community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Constable John J. Lenhart 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 PA, 597 of 1,261 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.3% of this state's fallen. That is 6.9 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John J. Lenhart's cause is highlighted.
How John J. Lenhart Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1900
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John J. Lenhart is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John J. Lenhart was killed by shotgun.