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Police Officer Felix Barta was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance. After shooting Officer Barta, the subject shot his ex-girlfriend and then committed suicide. Officer Barta had served with the Cedar Rapids Police Department for 18 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Barta gave the Cedar Rapids Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cedar Rapids community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Barta.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Cedar Rapids Police Department has lost 6 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Felix is one of 129 officers killed feloniously in IA, 57.1% of the 226 remembered there.
Felix is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Felix 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 1961, 2 officers in IA were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 76 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 5.
In 1961, 69 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 104th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1961, 73 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 102nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Felix was 52. Of the 115 killed feloniously in IA whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41. Felix had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Felix was 52. 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. Felix had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Felix was 52. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Felix had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 2.3% of these deaths in IA; July holds the most, 16.3%. Wednesdays: 20.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 6 deaths at Cedar Rapids Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 226 deaths in IA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Cedar Rapids Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Felix among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-W
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