J.B. Hare

Death by Force

J. B. Hare, the Chief of Police for the Baton Rouge Police Department in Louisiana, was tragically shot and killed on November 16, 1911. He was 66 years old at the time of his death. Hare had served with the police department for 25 years and was well-respected in his community. He was survived by his wife and three children.

The incident occurred when Hare attempted to disarm and arrest an intoxicated police officer who had been suspended for reporting to work drunk. When the officer's s ...Read More

Baton Rouge Police Officer Killed - WAFB

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