Roll of Honor
Harry Foster "Darby" Bierer
Incident
Constable Harry Bierer was shot and killed by a man he attempted to arrest on a warrant for dynamiting a building at the Jamison No. 1 mine in Luxor. He had gone to the suspect's home at the mine where the shooting occurred.
The suspect was arrested a short time later.
While in jail, the suspect confessed to the murders of 18 people, including Patrolmen Timothy T. Devine and Charles Pennell of the Chicago Police Department on August 12, 1902. He was convicted of Constable Bierer's murder and hanged on February 11, 1904.
He was survived by his wife.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Bierer served with the Pennsylvania State Constable.
Thank you for your service to the Greensburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Bierer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Harry Foster "Darby" Bierer is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 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 47.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Pennsylvania State Constable - Westmoreland County, 4 of 4 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 Foster "Darby" Bierer's cause is highlighted.
How Harry Foster "Darby" Bierer Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Harry Foster "Darby" Bierer is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Harry Foster "Darby" Bierer was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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