Roll of Honor
Jefferson L. Barr
Incident
Border Patrol Agent Jefferson Barr was shot and killed near Black Bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, while attempting to arrest four drug smugglers at about 10:30 pm. During the arrest, one suspect pulled out a gun and shot him in the shoulder. The bullet traveled downward, severing his aorta and causing severe internal damage. Despite being wounded, Agent Barr was able to return fire and wounded two of the suspects. One of the wounded suspects was taken into custody and the other was located in a hospital in Mexico. 201 pounds of marijuana were found at the scene of the shooting. Agent Barr had served with the United States Border Patrol for eight years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Border Patrol Agent Barr gave the United States Department of Justice 8 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Border Patrol Agent Barr.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Border Patrol Agent Jefferson L. Barr is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In DC, 754 of 1,419 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.1% of this state's fallen. That is 1.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, 15 of 68 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 22.1% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jefferson L. Barr's cause is highlighted.
How Jefferson L. Barr Compares
Offender Outcome
Two suspects shot and wounded
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jefferson L. Barr is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jefferson L. Barr was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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