"Deputy Game Warden Gordon Barnes was shot and killed while investigating a hunting complaint near Pocomoke City on the Eastern Shore. While returning from church Warden Barnes noticed a subject acting suspicious and entering a wooded area near his house with a weapon. The warden was dropped off by his wife to investigate further and was found dead one day later. The subject was convicted of Deputy Warden Barne's murder and hanged on December 29th, 1945. He was survived by his wife and infant child." Source: ODMP. Photo via MNRP Facebook page.
Remembering Deputy Game Warden Gordon Barnes
Maryland Natural Resources Police
End of Watch Monday, February 5, 1945
An article from March 30, 2018 offers an overview of the MNRP history during the last 150 years. "An Evolving Force: Natural Resources Police Celebrates 150th Anniversary"
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