Trooper William Harrel Barrett, Kentucky State Police, Kentucky

Trooper William Harrel Barrett

Kentucky State Police, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, December 19, 1971

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William Harrel Barrett

Trooper Barrett was shot and killed in an ambush at his home by an unknown suspect.

Trooper Barrett was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 4 years
Badge 602

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Never Identified

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Trooper Barrett,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USAF. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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December 19, 2021