Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Douglas Barton
Age : 50
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 04/09/2021
Location : 200 North Hampton Road
City : Bethel Township
County : Clark
State : Ohio
Agency : United States Marshals Service
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 04/09/2021, United States Marshals shot and killed 50 year old Douglas Barton during an attempted arrest at a residence on North Hampton Road in Bethel Township. Marshals went to the location to arrest Barton on an active warrant related to threats made against a retired judge. During the arrest attempt, marshals opened fire and killed Barton at the scene. Authorities stated the shooting occurred during the arrest operation.
