Cayce PSO Roy Andrew “Drew” Barr – Obituary
According to the Cayce Police Department, one of their officers, identified as Cayce PSO Roy Andrew “Drew” Barr Cayce PSO Roy Andrew “Drew” Barr was murdered in the line of duty.
The shooting occurred while responding to a request for assistance early Sunday morning. Officers have confirmed that the suspect in the incident has also died after a multi-hour standoff.
Officers reported just after 7 a.m. that Cayce PSO Roy Andrew “Drew” Barr, 28, died in the incident.
Officers said they received a complaint of a domestic disturbance at a residence on Rossmore Drive, less than a mile from the 12th Street Extension, at 2:48 a.m. According to Cowan, three police arrived to the site and made contact with the individual who was in the front yard. Cowan said that at that point, someone from within the house fired rounds, striking Officer Barr.