Newport Police Department, Rhode Island
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 22, 1884
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 22, 1884
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Pardoned in 1906
Officer Eugene Barker was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had just shot and wounded another man. As Officer Barker opened the door to a saloon the suspect was hiding in he was shot in the face.
The 22-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. In 1906 he was pardoned by Governor George H. Utler.
Officer Barker was survived by his wife and adopted child.