Barrios was suspected of battery and police went to his home to interrogate him. They found Barrios in the road outside his home holding a sawed-off shotgun and another firearm. Barrios pointed the firearms in the direction of the deputies, and three out of four of the officers opened fire, killing him. The four officers were placed on leave pending an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Victim's Name: Eddy Barrios
Agency Responsible: Hendry County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: March 5, 2014
County: Hendry
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural