Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Clifford Barber was shot and killed by an alleged army deserter he attempted to apprehend. The suspect was captured by a posse near Gainesville after an all night chase.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and hanged in the Jackson County Jail May 5, 1920.
Sheriff Barber was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Sheriff Barber was survived by his wife.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Barber served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Jefferson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Barber.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Clifford David Barber 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clifford David Barber's cause is highlighted.
How Clifford David Barber Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clifford David Barber is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clifford David Barber was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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