Police Officer Roy Andrew Barr, Cayce Police Department, South Carolina

Police Officer Roy Andrew Barr

Cayce Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, April 24, 2022

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Roy Andrew Barr

Police Officer Drew Barr was shot and killed as he and other officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home on Rossmore Drive at about 2:45 am.

The officers encountered a man in the front yard who opened fire on them, fatally wounding Officer Barr. The man then barricaded himself inside of the home until committing suicide seven hours later.

Officer Barr had served with the Cayce Police Department for six years and was assigned to the Canine Division. He also served as a captain with the Monetta Volunteer Fire Department.

Officer Barr had previously been shot and wounded in the line of duty after being ambushed following a vehicle pursuit of a stolen car on May 27th, 2017.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide

domestic

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Father, we ask thy Blessing on the eternal soul of this thy servant Officer Andrew Barr. Bless and care for his family. Ease their sorrow. This we ask in thy Holy name, Amen.

George E. Martin, Sr.
Chaplain

October 20, 2022