Police Officer George Owen Barlow, Lindsay Department of Public Safety, California

Police Officer George Owen Barlow

Lindsay Department of Public Safety, California

End of Watch Tuesday, October 1, 1935

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George Owen Barlow

Police Officer George Barlow was shot and killed when he responded to a domestic disturbance call at 1:00 a.m.

He was shot in the abdomen with a .22 caliber rifle as he walked across the front yard of the home. Although wounded, he was able to return fire and kill the suspect.

Officer Barlow was transported to a Lindsay hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds 12 days later.

Officer Barlow was a United States WWI veteran and had served with the Lindsay Department of Public Safety for six years. He was survived by his wife and eight children.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, September 20, 1935
Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
Offender Shot and killed

domestic

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Officer Barlow,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 1, 2025