OSCAR EDWIN HORNBERGER

Officer Rank: Deputy Constable
Memorial Panel: 24-E: 26
Department: Perry County, Missouri, S.O.
End of Watch: April 19, 1930
Cause: SHOT
Age: 38
Years of Service: 4
Description: Deputy Constable Hornberger was accidentally shot and killed while conducting a raid on an illegal liquor making operation. Deputy Constable Hornberger first mistook his partner for a bootlegger and opened fire. His partner returned fire and fatally shot Deputy Constable Hornberger (friendly fire).
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