Sullivan County Twelfth District Constable's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch: Monday, May 30, 1938
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 30, 1938
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 30 years
Constable Bruce Barker was shot and killed as he and several officers attempted to apprehend a fugitive from justice near Kingsport.
The suspect opened fire on the officers, killing Constable Barker. Other officers returned fire and wounded the suspect, who was arrested a short time later.
Patrolman George Frazier, of the Kingsport Police Department, suffered a fatal heart attack during the shootout.
The suspect, 24, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Constable Barker is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.