Waverly Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch: Sunday, February 26, 1978
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Explosion
Date of Incident: February 26, 1978
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Chief Barnett was killed when a propane tanker car exploded following a train derailment. The explosion occurred as work crews were cleaning up the area two days after the derailment. The crews were attempting to move the tank car when it exploded, killing Chief Barnett and 15 civilians. Three other police officers were injured.
Chief Barnett was survived by his wife and three sons.