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Bernell Looney Barton
Incident
Deputy Constable Bernell Barton was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating a disturbance at 3500 Hemphill Street, in Fort Worth, Texas.
While on patrol, he observed a motor vehicle collision which resulted in a fight between the drivers.
Deputy Constable Barton broke up the fight and had the men return to their cars. As he attempted to gather more information he was struck by another vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two days later.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Deputy Constable Barton served with the Tarrant County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Worth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Deputy Constable Barton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Tarrant County Constable's Office - Precinct 5 has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Bernell is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Bernell is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Bernell is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1931, 6 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 40th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1931, 100 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1931, 115 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Bernell was 27. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36.
Bernell was 27. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36.
Bernell was 27. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
April holds 8.1% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Saturdays: 18%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Tarrant County Constable's Office - Precinct 5, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Tarrant County Constable's Office - Precinct 5 has 2 officers remembered here, Bernell among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-E
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