Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Drew Barr was shot and killed as he and other officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home on Rossmore Drive at about 2:45 am.
The officers encountered a man in the front yard who opened fire on them, fatally wounding Officer Barr. The man then barricaded himself inside of the home until committing suicide seven hours later.
Officer Barr had served with the Cayce Police Department for six years and was assigned to the Canine Division. He also served as a captain with the Monetta Volunteer Fire Department.
Officer Barr had previously been shot and wounded in the line of duty after being ambushed following a vehicle pursuit of a stolen car on May 27th, 2017.
Father, we ask thy Blessing on the eternal soul of this thy servant Officer Andrew Barr. Bless and care for his family. Ease their sorrow. This we ask in thy Holy name, Amen.
George E. Martin, Sr. Chaplain October 20th, 2022
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Barr gave the Cayce Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cayce community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Barr.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Roy Andrew 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 SC, 271 of 438 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.9% of this state's fallen. That is 7.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Cayce Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Roy Andrew Barr's cause is highlighted.
How Roy Andrew Barr Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Roy Andrew Barr is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Roy Andrew Barr was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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