Barker allegedly shot at police from his porch, prompting them to return fire. Officers were responding to reports that he was suicidal. Authorities said a Swat team and negotiators were deployed but Barker, armed with a handgun, continued threatening officers.
Victim's Name: Roger Barker
Agency Responsible: Logan Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Race: White
Date of Death: July 29, 2015
County: Cache
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 687
Geography: Suburban