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John Hartye
- Apr. 14, 1941 -
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| Resided: |
NY, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Apr. 14, 1941 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | New York State Dept. of Correctional Services
1220 Washington Ave Build 2
Albany, NY
12226 USA
(518)457-8126 |
| County: | Albany |
| Dept. Type: | State/Corrections |
| Hero's Rank: | Guard |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
NY
USA
Mon. Apr. 14, 1941
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| Summary: |
Guard Hartye was shot and killed by three inmates who had smuggled revolvers into Sing Sing State Prison in an attempt to escape from the prison hospital. After making the escape the convicts encountered Officer James Fagan, of the Ossining Police Department, and another officer. During ensuing shootout Officer Fagan and one of the convicts were shot and killed.
The other two were arrested and convicted of murdering Guard Hartyre, sentenced to death, and both were executed on June 11, 1942. Neither prisoner was tried for murdering Officer
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