Police responding to a suicide call found Hart in possession of a firearm and unsuccessfully trying to take his own life. An officer, fearing for his life, fatally fired at Hart who later died from his injuries.
Victim's Name: Robert Edward Hart
Agency Responsible: Polk County Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Race: White
Date of Death: August 18, 2013
County: Polk
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural