SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah, Jan. 19, 2016 (Gephardt Daily) — Two public tributes have been announced to commemorate the life and public service of Unified Police Department officer Douglas Scott Barney.
A candlelight vigil for Barney is scheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday behind the Holladay City Hall, at 4580 S. 2300 East. A program of speakers is planned.
In addition, a public funeral has been set for 11 a.m. Monday at the Maverik Center, 3200 Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City. The venue can accommodate thousands of guests.
Barney died Sunday after being shot in the head by suspect Cory Lee Henderson, who reportedly walked away from a Holladay auto accident Barney had arrived to investigate at 9:51 a.m. Sunday. Barney was pronounced dead at 1:12 p.m. the same day.
UPD officer Jon Richey was also shot by Henderson in the incident, and was hospitalized in serious condition. Richey was able to leave the hospital, on foot, on Tuesday. He is now recovering at home.
Suspect Henderson was fatally shot at the scene.
The Unified Police Department has recommended benefit accounts for use by anyone who would care to donate funds to the Barney or Richey families. Both accounts are at America First Credit Union, and they are under the names Doug Barney Memorial Account and Jon Richey Charitable Account. To contact the credit union, call 800-999-3961.
