Maryland Natural Resources Police, Maryland
End of Watch Monday, February 5, 1945
Gordon Barnes
Deputy Game Warden Gordon Barnes was shot and killed while investigating a hunting complaint near Pocomoke City on the Eastern Shore.
While returning from church Warden Barnes noticed a subject acting suspicious and entering a wooded area near his house with a weapon. The warden was dropped off by his wife to investigate further and was found dead one day later.
The subject was convicted of Deputy Warden Barne's murder and hanged on December 29th, 1945.
Deputy Barnes had served with the Maryland Natural Resources Police for only 10 months. He was survived by his wife and infant child.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 10 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Executed in 1945
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