Andrew Barnes Shot by Patrolman
- Title of event
- Andrew Barnes Shot by Patrolman
- Type of event
- Killed (by police)
- Address of event
- Andrew Barnes Shot by Patrolman Happened Entirely at 49, E 124th St
- Report on event
- Andrew Barnes Shot by Patrolman Sole event referenced by Burglary Suspect Is Shot to Death in Store Basement
- Start date / time
- February 5, 1935
- Start (general time of day)
- Day (Morning)
- Description
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Andrew Barnes, 23, was stealing from a grocery store when he was caught in the act by Patrolman Isidor Asper from the East 126th station. After passing the store and noting that the door was open, the Patrolman noticed that Barnes was trying to conceal himself. When the Patrolman then demanded that Barnes surrender, the theif fled downstairs into the basement of the store into which the Patrolman fired two shots. One hit Barnes in the stomach, who died before the ambulance arrived.