Keith Barrier Sr., a 38-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed in Waco, Texas, on August 12, 2020. The incident occurred shortly before 10 p.m. in the 1500 block of N 11th Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Keith Barrier Sr. lying in the middle of the street with a gunshot wound to his hip. He was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Multiple shell casings were found at the scene, indicating that several shots had been fired.
Despite the efforts of the Waco Police Department, there were no immediate suspects or arrests made in connection with the shooting. Detective Guerra from the Waco PD Special Crimes Unit urged anyone with information about the case to come forward. The investigation into Keith Barrier Sr.'s death remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to seek leads and gather evidence to solve the case.
Keith Barrier Sr.'s death has left a significant impact on his family and the community. He is survived by his son, TyQuan Smith, his father, Dr. Otho Zachary, his mother, Shirley Barrier, and his siblings. The loss of Keith Barrier Sr. has been deeply felt by those who knew him, and the search for justice continues as the Waco Police Department works tirelessly to bring closure to his family and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
