Police Officer Frederick H. Barner, Pueblo Police Department, Colorado

Police Officer Frederick H. Barner

Pueblo Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Sunday, March 21, 1909

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Frederick H. Barner

Officer Barner was shot by a suspect as he used a police call box to summon a patrol wagon. He had just arrested two suspects for the burglary of several businesses. When he informed the men he was going to arrest them one of them stepped back, drew a handgun, and shot him. The two suspects were able to elude capture.

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Age 48
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Eluded arrest

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Thank you, Officer Barner, for your sacrifice in service to the people of Pueblo. You have brought honor to your name and all your descendants. May you rest in the peace of Christ, and may perpetual light shine upon you.

Grateful Citizen

August 11, 2023