Rice Lake Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 19, 1995
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: 915
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 19, 1995
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Michael Baribeau was shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance. Patrolman Baribeau was part of the Barron County Emergency Response Team attempting to arrest the suspect for shooting at his wife and children the previous night. The suspect was also shot and killed.
Officer Baribeau had served with the agency for 14 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.