Roll of Honor
Incident
Special Policeman George Barto was fatally injured when he attempted to break up a fight involving three men at the Richland County Fair.
One of the men dealt him a blow to the neck that fractured his collarbone. Policeman Barto died en route to the hospital.
The subject was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 17 months in prison. On July 9th, 1917, he was pardoned by the governor.
No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) September 29th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Policeman Barto served with the Richland County Fair.
Thank you for your service to the Richland Center community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Policeman Barto.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Special Policeman George A. Barto 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 WI, 159 of 317 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50.2% of this state's fallen. That is 4 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. George A. Barto's cause is highlighted.
How George A. Barto Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 17 months
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George A. Barto is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George A. Barto was killed by person; alcohol involved.