Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, November 21, 1987
Add to My HeroesRay Lynn Barnes
Officer Barnes was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a person illegally hunting deer. The suspect managed to gain control of the officer's handgun and shot him.
The suspect was convicted of third degree murder and sentenced to 30 years. He was paroled October 31, 2004. On December 20, 2007, he was returned to the Florida Penitentiary to serve a term of 35 years after his third conviction for DUI, resisting and eluding officers, and driving with a revoked license.
Officer Barnes was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Paroled in 2004
Most Recent Reflection
View all 25 ReflectionsSure wish you were here. I hope you and Uncle Ray are walking the woods of heaven looking for the perfect turkey!! I I’ll see you one day cousin!!
Joann Franklin Spaulding
1st cousin
December 19, 2020
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