Trooper James Mortimer Barry, Mississippi Department of Public Safety

Trooper James Mortimer Barry

Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi

End of Watch Saturday, February 1, 1947

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James Mortimer Barry

Trooper James Barry succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on January 28th, 1947.

He and the Montgomery County sheriff stopped a suspect on Highway 51, south of Winona, to question him about a burglary. The man immediately exited his vehicle and opened fire on the officers, killing Trooper Barry. The sheriff was able to return fire and kill the suspect.

Trooper Barry had served with the Mississippi Highway Patrol for two years and was assigned to Troop D. He was survived by his wife and two children.

A section of US Highway 51, near Winona, was dedicated in Trooper Barry's memory.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 2 years
Badge 60

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, January 28, 1947
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

burglary

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Trooper Barry,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Mississippi. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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February 1, 2022