St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Saturday, January 27, 1996
Add to My HeroesBarton Joseph Granier
Deputy Barton Granier was shot and killed by a robbery suspect during a struggle at 2:00 am.
After a brief chase, the suspect attempted to climb over a fence. As he did so, the officers grabbed him. During the ensuing struggle, the suspect gained control of another deputy's revolver and shot both deputies.
The suspect was shot and killed by other responding deputies. The man had recently been released from prison due to overcrowding.
Deputy Granier had served with the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office for five years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 309
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 46 ReflectionsGone 28 years ..u will forever be loved & missed..R.I.P. Barton...I LOVE YOU
Leslie Granier
Wife
January 27, 2024
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