Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Kevin Eugene Barnes
Gender : Male
Age : 44
Race : White
Date : 09/25/2025
Location : Hamill Road, Hixson (near North Point Boulevard / Sarasota Drive)
City : Chattanooga
County : Hamilton
State : Tennessee
Agency : Chattanooga Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Killed by police responding to hemp store burglary
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
In the early hours of 09/25/2025 (shortly after 2:00 a.m.), Chattanooga police officers answered a burglary at a hemp/vape store (Dr. Wonderstone’s Organic Cannabis Farm) in the Hixson area. Two suspects broke into the store by smashing glass and attempting to force entry. One suspect, identified as Kevin Barnes, attempted to flee in a vehicle. As he drove off, the vehicle struck a police car, nearly colliding with two officers. In response, officers opened fire, fatally wounding Barnes in the driver’s seat. The vehicle later crashed into a tree. The passenger fled on foot. Two officers involved have been placed on administrative leave per department policy. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is leading the investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://newschannel9.com/news/local/heavy-police-presence-in-hixson-early-thursday-morning
https://foxchattanooga.com/news/local/gallery/heavy-police-presence-in-hixson-early-thursday-morning
