Barker was shot and killed at a DUI checkpoint after attempting to pull a gun on an officer. The officer was later cleared of any wrongdoing.
Victim's Name: Jimmy Eugene Barker
Agency Responsible: Lake City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 60
Race: White
Date of Death: March 14, 2014
County: Columbia
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural