Roll of Honor
Barton Joseph Granier
Incident
Deputy Barton Granier was shot and killed by a robbery suspect during a struggle at 2:00 am. After a brief chase, the suspect attempted to climb over a fence. As he did so, the officers grabbed him. During the ensuing struggle, the suspect gained control of another deputy's revolver and shot both deputies. The suspect was shot and killed by other responding deputies. The man had recently been released from prison due to overcrowding. Deputy Granier had served with the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Granier gave the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the LaPlace community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Granier.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Barton Joseph Granier is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 61.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, 7 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 87.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Barton Joseph Granier's cause is highlighted.
How Barton Joseph Granier Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Barton Joseph Granier is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Barton Joseph Granier was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
7 officers from St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
