U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Lee Barta
1995
Lee E. Barta served the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. Lee also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Lee served in the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Lee Barta was shot and killed while searching for a work release suspect. The suspect committed suicide after being surrounded in a house near the shooting site. Patrolman Barta was a United States Marine Corps veteran, served with the Binghamton Police Department for four years, and previously served with the Broome County Sheriff's Office. He is survived by his expectant wife, son, and daughter. His second son was born eight months after his murder. One of his sons went on to become a Binghamton police officer.
Survivors
He is survived by his expectant wife, son, and daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1986 – 1990
U.S. Marine Corps
Conflicts
Cold War
Also Served
Binghamton Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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