Constable Willie F. "Bill" Barr

Willie F. "Bill" Barr

Constable Bill Barr was shot and killed inside a residence at 441 North Court Street around 9 p.m. as he and the Lauderdale County Sheriff attempted to arrest a man for armed robbery.

As the officers grappled with the suspect, he grabbed the sheriff's revolver and opened fire. Constable Barr was shot through the head and killed instantly. The sheriff was shot through his right hand and wrist.

After a 12-day search, deputies shot and killed the suspect.

Constable Barr, who served in law enforcement for 25 years, was survived by his wife and eight sons. He is buried in Grassy Cemetery, Lauderdale County, Alabama.