Constable Willie F. (Bill) Barr
Florence Police Department
Alabama
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 12, 1931

Biographical Info
Age: 65
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, August 12, 1931
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Constable Bill Barr was shot and killed inside a residence at 441 North Court Street as he and the Lauderdale County Sheriff attempted to arrest a man for armed robbery.

As the officers grappled with the suspect, he grabbed the sheriff's revolver and opened fire. Constable Barr was shot through the head and killed instantly. The sheriff was shot through his right hand and wrist.

Four nights later two Lauderdale County Deputies shot and killed the suspect.

Constable Barr is buried in Grassy Cemetery, Lauderdale County, Alabama.