Edward L. Barron served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and 10 months. Edward served in the Korean War, and during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Police Officer Edward L. Barron was shot and killed during a robbery in progress call at 7958 S. Colfax Avenue. A 16-year-old boy robbed and pistol-whipped one of two elderly victims and stole 55 cents. Upon their arrival, three police officers located the offender and ordered him to drop his weapon. The gunman responded by drawing the Luger pistol, which was used in the robberies, and fired at the officers. Officer Barron in the head, killing him instantly. The offender also fired upon additional responding officers until he ran out of ammunition. The gunman was convicted of murder, three counts of attempted murder, and two counts of armed robbery. He was sentenced to 20 to 200 years in prison but was paroled in 2015. Officer Barron was a United States Air Force Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Chicago Police Department for over three years, assigned to the 4th District.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Barron gave the Chicago Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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