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Michael Leon Barnett
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Gender
Male
Age
24 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
03/11/2004
Location
SW 44th St & S May Ave Oklahoma City OK 73119 Oklahoma
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Michael Leon Barnett was killed during a shoot-out. He was a passenger in a pickup driven by William Elmer Harris, 30, when law officers surrounded the other. Police were trying to arrest Barnett on five warrants. Barnett first shot Harris in the head, killing him, then turned his gun on the officers. One bullet nicked Deputy Chris Back in the ear before Barnett was shot dead.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Marshals Service
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National Anthem
United States