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Resided:
FL, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 18, 1983
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 25 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Kissimmee Police Dept.
FL
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Badge:
130
On The Job:
4 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
FL
USA
Mon. Jul. 18, 1983
Summary:
Patrolman Bartholomew was shot and killed after he and other officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving an armed man on Dillingham Avenue. The suspect had taken his wife hostage and had threatened to kill her. Several times during the standoff the man came out onto the front porch with his wife and gun. Patrolman Bartholomew was able to work his way near the front door and the next time the man came out of the house he grabbed the wife's arm in a rescue attempt. The suspect shot Patrolman Bartholomew in the head. Other officers returned fire, killing the suspect.
Patrolman Bartholomew had been with the agency for four years and was survived by his wife and two daughters.
