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Binghamton Police Fallen Heroes
- Police Officer Lee E. Barta
Appointed: January 28, 1991; Died: August 3, 1995
Officer Lee Barta was shot and killed while searching for a work-release absconder. The suspect later committed suicide. Barta, at the age of 29, left two young children and an expectant wife.
- Police Officer William F. Holbert, Jr.
Appointed: February 27, 1970; Died: July 17, 1972
Officer William Holbert was shot and killed while handling a family disturbance. The killer was wounded by other officers, was later tried, but was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Holbert, at the age of 26, left a wife and two children.
- Police Officer George J. Weslar
Appointed: May 2, 1928; Died: February 4, 1939
Officer George Weslar was shot and killed while investigating a family disturbance call. Weslar was off-duty at the time. His killer later committed suicide. Weslar, at the age of 48, left a wife and two children.
- Police Officer Gerald M. Tracey
Appointed: May 10, 1923; Died: December 23, 1928
Officer Gerald Tracey died as a result of a motorcycle accident. Tracey was in pursuit of a traffic violator at the time. Tracey, at the age of 28, left a young widow.
- Police Officer Clarence W. Moran
Appointed: March 20, 1922; Died: November 30, 1922
Officer Clarence Moran was shot in the back and killed while walking his beat. A suspect was arrested, but never convicted. Moran, at the age of 28, left a young widow.
- Police Officer William F. McDonald
Appointed: November 15, 1915; Died: November 30, 1920
Officer William McDonald was shot and killed while preparing to question a robbery suspect. The 21-year old killer was later sentenced to life in prison. McDonald, at the age of 35, left a wife and a 1-year-old son.
- Police Officer Alex Horvatt
Appointed: May 19, 1912; Died: July 29, 1917
Officer Alex Horvatt, while walking his beat, came into contact with an electrically charged light pole and was electrocuted. Horvatt, at the age of 29, left a wife and a 1-year-old daughter
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