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William R. “Bill” Barker
United States · Aged 37 · Died 02/13/2012
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Police said they got a tip that William Barker, who was suspected in a series of burglaries, was in a car at a motel along IN-933 (which becomes M-51 in Michigan). Police said Barker drove to the Pay N Pakit parking lot a few blocks south of the state line and left on foot. Three Berrien County (Michigan) officers followed Barker, police said. Detective Trent Babcock, dressed in plainclothes, reportedly confronted Barker as he tried to open a door to a house. Barker allegedly attacked Babcock with a knife. Babcock shot Barker multiple times. According to police, Barker kept fighting even after Babcock shot him, and the other deputies and St. Joseph County (Indiana) officers had to help Babcock subdue him. Barker died at a hospital.
Alleged responsible partyBerrien County Sheriff's Office, St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office (IN)Reported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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