Deputy Game Warden Gordon Barnes, Maryland Natural Resources Police, Maryland

Deputy Game Warden Gordon Barnes

Maryland Natural Resources Police, Maryland

End of Watch Monday, February 5, 1945

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Gordon Barnes

Deputy Game Warden Gordon Barnes was shot and killed while investigating a hunting complaint near Pocomoke City on the Eastern Shore.

While returning from church Warden Barnes noticed a subject acting suspicious and entering a field with a shotgun approximately one mile east of Pocomoke City on the Pocomoke City-Snow Hill Highway. The warden was dropped off by his wife to investigate further and was found dead one day later.

The subject was convicted of Deputy Warden Barne's murder and hanged on December 29th, 1945.

Deputy Barnes had served with the Maryland Natural Resources Police for only 10 months. He was survived by his wife and infant child.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 10 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Executed in 1945

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Deputy Game Warden Barnes,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Maryland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 5, 2025