‘I don’t blame them’: Grieving father says he understands why homeowner killed his son during break-in
Summary
Shooting Blue Springs Alabama in Blue Springs, Alabama: Tristen Barker, 18, was shot and killed during a suspected home break-in in Blue Springs, Missouri, last week. Blue Springs police said the homeowner reported the break-in and then shot the suspect before officers arrived. Barker died at the scene. His father, Allen Barker, said Tristen had high-functioning autism and was living in a home for people with special needs, and stated he holds no anger toward the homeowner. Police have not named the homeowner or announced any charges.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tristen Barker | Unknown | Fatal |
| Unnamed homeowner | Unknown | Unknown |