U.S. Marshals were attempting to arrest Barton who was wanted on a warrant for making threats to a retired judge. Marshals allege Barton fired a weapon at them and they returned fire, killing him.
Agency: U.S. Marshals Service
Motive: warrant (threatening judge)
Confrontation Type: Other Crimes Against People
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Douglas Barton
Death Date: April 9, 2021
County: Clark
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 50
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6774