Conservation Officer Shannon Lee "Opie" Barron, Red Lake Nation Conservation Enforcement, Tribal Police

Conservation Officer Shannon Lee "Opie" Barron

Red Lake Nation Conservation Enforcement, Tribal Police

End of Watch Sunday, July 7, 2019

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Shannon Lee "Opie" Barron

Conservation Officer Opie Barron suffered a fatal heart attack while investigating an illegal harvesting call off of Highway 89 north of Red Lake.

He and other officers had just cleared from the call when he radioed dispatch requesting EMS for himself. The other officers returned and immediately began performing life-saving measures. He was transported to Red Lake Indian Health Service Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Barron had served with the Red Lake Nation Conservation Department for 19 years. He is survived by his wife, two children, and aunt who raised him.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 19 years
Badge 32

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Location Minnesota

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Officer Barron,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 7, 2024