Policeman George Barnett
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Monday, November 28, 1910

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, November 28, 1910
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Policeman Barnett was shot and killed while attempting to question a suspicious man he suspected of being involved in a burglary. Policeman Barnett, who was in plainclothes, approached the man and told him to take his hands out of his pockets. As the man complied he suddenly produced a revolver and shot Policeman Barnett.

Despite being mortally wounded, Policeman Barnett returned fire and shot and killed the suspect.