Kevin Weadock Barleycorn was 37 when he was killed on August 24, 1990, while working as a Corporal with the University of Arizona Police Department. He had held that position for five years. The incident occurred at a Kappa Sigma fraternity party near East 6th Street and North Cherry Avenue in Tucson after officers responded to a disturbance.

Officers encountered a 17-year-old, Eddie Myers, who had fired a shot into the air. During an attempt to subdue Myers, another officer fired at him; a bullet passed through Myers’ arm and then struck Corporal Barleycorn in an area not covered by his ballistic vest, a wound that proved fatal. Myers was taken into custody and later pleaded guilty in March 1992 to manslaughter and aggravated assault, receiving two concurrent five-year terms. In April 1994 the Arizona Board of Clemency granted Myers home arrest after about two and a half years served.

Anyone who knew Corporal Barleycorn, was at the scene that night, or has information about the events leading up to the shooting is asked to share what they remember.