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Deputy Sheriff Ralph Harshe was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance between a married woman and a single man. Deputy Harshe was shot upon entering the home. The suspect then murdered the woman before committing suicide. Deputy Harshe had served with the Allen County Sheriff's Department for just under 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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You barely got started.
Deputy Sheriff Harshe gave the Allen County Sheriff's Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Lima community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Harshe.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Allen County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Ralph is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Ralph is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ralph is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1936, 6 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1936, 136 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1936, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Ralph was 25. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Ralph had served 1.7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Ralph was 25. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Ralph had served 1.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ralph was 25. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Ralph had served 1.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.6% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Allen County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 24.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Allen County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, Ralph among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-W
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