In the early spring of 1909, the city of Pueblo was shaken by the loss of one of its own. Frederick H. Barner, a 48-year-old White/Caucasian male and a dedicated officer with the Pueblo Police Department, met a tragic end on the night of March 21st. Having joined the force in 1908 after a career as a railroad conductor, Barner was known for his bravery and commitment to his duty. On that fateful Sunday evening, he was in the process of arresting two men suspected of a series of burglaries along
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