Detective I Abiel "Abe" Barron, Los Angeles Police Department, California

Detective I Abiel "Abe" Barron

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, June 25, 2003

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Abiel "Abe" Barron

Detective Abe Barron was killed in an automobile crash when his patrol car was struck head-on by another vehicle on California 138 in San Bernardino County.

Detective Barron and his partner were in the area while conducting an investigation. Another vehicle was attempting to pass a tractor-trailer and crossed into the oncoming lane of traffic at 7:30 p.m. Detective Barron was killed instantly, and his partner was critically injured.

The driver of the vehicle that struck their car was also injured. He was arrested in the hospital and charged with manslaughter with gross negligence.

Detective Barron had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 19 years and was assigned to the Northeast Division's unsolved murder squad. He is survived by his wife and 13-year-old daughter.

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Age 49
Tour 19 years
Badge 24314

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

investigation, vehicle crash

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Heavenly Father, You are Compassionate and Merciful. None of America’s Peace Officers leave home without the fear of not returning at the end of their watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and lives are left shattered. Lord God, bless and keep the hearts and souls of those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Wipe away the tears from their eyes. Soothe their pain and bind up their emotional wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Please find Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from God's Word:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
[Matthew 5:9 ESV];

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV];

"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
[John 15:13 ESV];

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV];

"And he [Jesus] said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." [Luke 23:43 ESV], and;

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." [John 3:16 ESV].

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NACM, NCCA
Ordained Independent NACM Minister
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA