Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Tuesday, June 19, 1973
Add to My HeroesLarry Barkwell
Officer Larry Barkwell was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance.
Officer Barkwell was attacked along with other officers by several members of a religious cult who had been harassing pedestrians who refused to buy their sect’s magazine. They gained control of his weapon, a Smith and Wesson .38, and shot him twice in the back. The group was charged with simple battery. The shooter was later killed while being evicted and another officer, Deputy Marshal David Larry Folds of the Fulton County Marshal's Department was killed in that incident.
Officer Barkwell was a U.S Air Force Veteran and had served with the Atlanta Police Department for five years and only two weeks after being assigned to a newly-created downtown foot patrol. He had also been a Captain with the Powder Springs Police Department for five and a half years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, son, and stepson.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 10 years, 6 months
- Badge 1995
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Later killed by another officer
Most Recent Reflection
View all 30 ReflectionsOfficer Barkwell,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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