Wildlife Officer Ray Lynn Barnes

Wildlife Officer Ray Lynn Barnes | Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Florida
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Florida
Wildlife Officer Ray Lynn Barnes

Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, November 21, 1987

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Ray Lynn Barnes

Wildlife Officer Ray Barnes was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a person illegally hunting deer along the Shoal River near the Okaloosa County-Walton County line.

The suspect managed to gain control of the officer's handgun and shot him.

The suspect was convicted of third-degree murder and sentenced to 30 years. He was paroled on October 31st, 2004. On December 20th, 2007, he was returned to the Florida Penitentiary to serve a term of 35 years after his third conviction for DUI, resisting and eluding officers, and driving with a revoked license.

Officer Barnes was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

  • Age 31
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Paroled in 2004

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I will never forget what you stood for and the sacrifice you made Lynn. You were one of the Best and you will never be forgotten!!!

FWC Major Ron Walsingham (Retired)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission

February 5, 2026

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