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Patrolman David E. Barnett | Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas
Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas

Patrolman

David E. Barnett

Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch: Wednesday, February 13, 1991

Biographical Info

Age: 33
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 13, 1991
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Patrolman David Barnett was shot and killed while trying to stop an armed robbery at a Waffle House restaurant while off duty. He began to struggle with one subject when he was shot by a second subject.

The 19-year-old killer was apprehended, convicted of capital murder, and sentenced to life without parole on October 23, 1991. The other subject, 17, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.

Patrolman Barnett is survived by his mother and two brothers.