Captain Donald Lee Barnes

Captain Donald Lee Barnes | Alsip Police Department, Illinois
Alsip Police Department, Illinois
Captain Donald Lee Barnes

Alsip Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, July 1, 1967

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Donald Lee Barnes

Captain Donald Barnes was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic due to a brownout at 115th Street and Cicero Avenue.

An automobile driven by a 20-year-old was ordered to stop, but he proceeded and struck Captain Barnes. He was transported to Christ Community Hospital in Oak Lawn where he died the following day. The driver was charged with reckless driving and disobeying a police officer.

Captain Barnes had served with the Alsip Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife, 9-year-old son, 12-year-old daughter, mother and two brothers. A local park was named his honor.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 9 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
  • Incident Date Friday, June 30, 1967
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Captain Barnes' story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 4-22-16 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

April 23, 2016

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