Chattaroy Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Friday, September 1, 1967
Add to My HeroesFitchue Bee Barker
Constable Fitchue Barker was shot and killed by a 72-year-old man while attempting to serve an arrest warrant on him at his residence.
On January 17th, 1969, after two mistrials, the subject was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to five to 18 years in prison.
He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 66
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 5 to 18 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 Reflectionshello family! Fitchue Barker was my great grandfather. His daughter Etta (Laura Etta Richardson) was my grandmother. He was killed before I was born. Would love to find out more about my relatives!! Thank you all for posting and thank you great grandfather for your service!
Shelly McDonald
Email: [email protected]
Shelly McDonald
Great granddaughter
June 22, 2023
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