Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Police Shooting
The Jefferson County Coroner identified 20-year-old Darryl Barnes as the man killed in an officer-involved shooting.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Law Enforcement
The Jefferson County Coroner has identified 20-year-old Darryl Barnes as the man who died following an officer-involved shooting at a Motel 6 on Phillips Lane. Barnes was pursued by Louisville Metro Police following an initial domestic violence report on Parthenia Avenue.
Why it matters
The case highlights an escalation from a domestic disturbance call to a fatal encounter at a local motel involving multiple officers. Public scrutiny is now focused on the upcoming release of police body camera footage to clarify the events of the incident.
Three Louisville Metro Police officers, identified as Treyton Brown, Jackson Evans, and Richard Waller, are currently on administrative leave following the shooting. The investigation remains active as authorities prepare to release body camera footage.
The players
Darryl Barnes
Darryl Barnes was a 20-year-old man identified by the coroner as the individual killed in the officer-involved shooting.
Louisville Metro Police
Louisville Metro Police is the local law enforcement agency responsible for the pursuit and the subsequent shooting incident.
Treyton Brown
Treyton Brown is one of three officers placed on administrative leave following the fatal confrontation.
Jackson Evans
Jackson Evans is an officer with the Louisville Metro Police who was placed on administrative leave after the shooting.
Richard Waller
Richard Waller is an officer involved in the incident who has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.
The details
Police initially pursued Barnes from a domestic violence scene on Parthenia Avenue to the Phillips Lane Motel 6. Authorities report that Barnes fired at officers during the encounter, and responding officers returned gunfire, resulting in wounds from both the suspect and police.
Timeline
The shooting incident occurred on October 16, 2026, at a Motel 6 on Phillips Lane.
The coroner formally identified the deceased on October 28, 2026.
Police have scheduled the release of body camera video for October 28, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Legal Context
This incident follows a pattern established by the Louisville Metro Police Department's body-worn camera policy regarding transparency after officer-involved shootings. The upcoming release of footage marks a procedural adherence to transparency protocols following a lethal force incident.
Residents in the Phillips Lane area may continue to see an active law enforcement presence as the investigation proceeds. The release of body camera video is intended to provide the public with direct insight into the events surrounding the fatal encounter.
The takeaway
The identification of the deceased and the scheduled video release mark the beginning of a formal review process. Residents are encouraged to monitor official updates from the department to understand the findings of the internal investigation.
What happens next
Louisville Metro Police are scheduled to release body camera video related to the incident on Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Further reading
For more information on police protocols, visit the Louisville Law Enforcement section.
