Trooper James M. Barry, Mississippi Department of Public Safety

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Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Highway Patrol, Mississippi

Trooper

James M. Barry

Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Highway Patrol, Mississippi

End of Watch: Saturday, February 1, 1947

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 35

Tour: 2 years

Badge # 60

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: Not available

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Trooper James Barry was shot and killed in the line of duty. He and the Montgomery County sheriff stopped a suspect on Highway 51 to question him about a burglary. The suspect immediately exited his vehicle and opened fire on the officers, killing Trooper Barry. The sheriff was able to return fire and kill the suspect.

Trooper Barry had served with the agency for 2 years and was assigned to Troop D. He was survived by his wife and two children.

A section of US Highway 51, near Winona, was dedicated in Trooper Barry's memory.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 65th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 1, 2012

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