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Matthew Barnes
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Gender
Male
Age
29 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
05/27/2002
Location
800 block Cleopatra Dr Corpus Christi TX 78412 Nueces
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Officer James Peterson and a probationary officer pulled Barnes over as he left the driveway of a drug house. HIs other slowed down, a passenger stepped out, and Barnes sped up again. The probationary officer chased the passenger. Officer Peterson pursued Barnes by other and on foot. Barnes drew a BB gun. Officer Peterson fatally shot Barnes. Officer Peterson was no-billed in 1995 after fatally shooting a man who was involved in a domestic disturbance.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Corpus Christi Police Department
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National Anthem
United States