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David Allen Barr

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated May 03, 1983

Victim Details

David Allen Barr

Male

White / Caucasian

Pittsburgh

PA

1983-05-03

37

David

Allen Barr

06/29/2026

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In the spring of 1983, the city of Pittsburgh lost one of its own in a tragic and unforeseen incident. David Allen Barr, a 37-year-old male police officer with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, had dedicated 15 years of his life to serving and protecting the community. His career was marked by a commitment to specialized and high-stakes operations, having received training in both bomb disposal and hostage negotiation as a member of the Special Operations Division.

On May 3, 1983, Officer ...
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  • Pittsburgh Bureau of Police - Police Officer David Allen Barr
  • David Allen Barr (1945-1983) - Find a Grave Memorial
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    I was reading about Officer David Allen Barr's tragic passing, and one thing that struck me was his ... ...Read More
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