DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Add to My HeroesEric Cecil Barker, Sr.
Police Officer Eric Barker and Police Officer Ricky Bryant were shot and killed while working an off-duty, uniformed security detail at an apartment complex in Decatur.
Both officers were patrolling the 176-unit apartment complex when they received a report of a suspicious person at 4371 Glenwood Road. When they arrived at the location a struggle resulted with the suspect who managed to gain control of one of their service weapons and opened fire, killing both officers.
A tow truck driver who happened across the scene called 911 approximately 10 minutes later.
The suspect was apprehended several days later after he was turned in by his girlfriend. He was charged with two counts of felony murder and possession of a gun by a convicted felon. He was found guilty on October 12th, 2012, and subsequently sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Barker was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the DeKalb County Police Department for 4 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 2351
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Related LODD Deaths
Police Officer Ricky L. Bryant, Jr.
DeKalb County Police Department, GA
EOW: January 16, 2008
Most Recent Reflection
View all 368 ReflectionsRest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero and your family for your courage, sacrifice and service. Always remembered.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
January 16, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths
Special Agent John Bost, III
United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, US
EOW: July 28, 2020
Sergeant Steven Splan
Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety, MI
EOW: August 2, 2020
Sergeant Corey Pendergrass
Lauderhill Police Department, FL
EOW: July 26, 2020
Master Sergeant Henry Turner
Louisiana Department of Corrections, LA
EOW: July 18, 2020
Investigator Mark Brown
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5, TX
EOW: July 25, 2020
Border Patrol Agent Agustin Aguilar, Jr.
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, US
EOW: July 25, 2020
Trooper Caleb Starr
Michigan State Police, MI
EOW: July 31, 2020
Investigator Donald K. Sumner
Patton State Hospital Police Department, CA
EOW: July 14, 2020
Officer Roel De La Fuente
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field Operations, US
EOW: July 13, 2020