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Jimmy Eugene Barker

Case from Lake-city, FL dated Mar 14, 2014

Victim Details

Jimmy Eugene Barker

Male

White / Caucasian

Lake-city

FL

2014-03-14

60

Jimmy

Eugene Barker

07/12/2026

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Jimmy Eugene Barker, a 60-year-old white male from Lake City, FL, died on March 14, 2014, during a DUI checkpoint incident. Barker, who was driving a black 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, was stopped by Lake City Police Officer Michael Lee. During the stop, Barker allegedly pulled a gun on Officer Lee. Despite multiple commands to drop the weapon, Barker did not comply. Officer Lee, fearing for his life and the life of another officer, shot Barker once in the chest, resulting in his death at the scene ...
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  • Man fatally shot after pulling gun on officer, police say
  • Lake City officer cleared in shooting death at checkpoint
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