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WARRENSBURG, Mo. (DailyKenn.com) — A 39-year-old Army veteran from Warrensburg was fatally shot Wednesday morning after stepping in to help a woman during a violent domestic assault, authorities said, in an incident that ended in the assailant's suicide and prompted an outpouring of tributes to the victim's selflessness.
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Tony Dale Barron, an Iraq War veteran who served with the 101st Airborne Division, was remembered by loved ones as a devoted father and man of deep faith who had recently overcome personal struggles. The father of two had battled post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction following his deployment but marked 14 months of sobriety and graduated from Johnson County Recovery Court just days before Veterans Day. Friends described him as someone who "lived in the Bible," often sharing scriptures online and helping neighbors without hesitation.
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The confrontation unfolded around 7:20 a.m. at an apartment complex near Mitchell Road and Cedar Drive. Raelinn Patty, a resident who had just returned from her night shift, heard screams and spotted a man later identified as Senior Airman Glyzua Ingram, 25, of the Whiteman Air Force Base's 509th Maintenance Group, dragging a barefoot woman by the neck across the parking lot. The woman fought back, pleading for help as Ingram held her in a chokehold.
Patty immediately dialed 911 and relayed live details to dispatchers, including the assailant's description—a Black man in a black beanie. As Ingram dragged the woman behind a building, Barron, a neighbor who lived about 50 yards away, approached the scene. Witnesses said Barron briefly spoke with Ingram, attempting to de-escalate the situation. Ingram then released the woman to retrieve a handgun from his vehicle. She broke free and fled to Patty's apartment, where the two barricaded the door. Patty kept the woman calm, instructing her to breathe deeply amid the chaos.
Moments later, multiple gunshots rang out. Barron was struck and collapsed in a nearby driveway. Responding officers from the Warrensburg Police Department arrived swiftly but faced gunfire from Ingram, who fired several rounds at them without hitting anyone. Officers did not return fire and established a perimeter. Ingram fled into a wooded area south of the complex, where he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound around 8:36 a.m.
The female victim was treated at Western Missouri Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries and released. No charges were filed against Ingram, an off-duty airman, as he perished at the scene. The incident prompted lockdowns at local schools, including Warrensburg High, and involved multiple agencies, including the Johnson County Sheriff's Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Warrensburg Police Chief Andrew Munsterman hailed Barron as a model of "true heroism," saying his actions not only shielded the initial victim but likely averted broader tragedy, including potential harm to first responders. "Through his decisive and selfless actions, he protected our community," Munsterman said in a statement.
Barron's family and friends expressed profound grief mixed with pride. His sister noted he "loved his kids more than life" and had fought demons from seeing comrades die in Afghanistan post-9/11, emerging stronger through faith and recovery. A neighbor called him "vibrant and friendly," adding, "He saved that woman—and probably the police too." Cady Carpenter, a close friend, said Barron's children were his world; he had mended ties with them and planned to gift his son his car on his 18th birthday.
Col. Joshua D. Wiitala, commander of the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, conveyed condolences to Barron's loved ones and the broader community, pledging support for those affected. A GoFundMe for Barron's family has raised nearly $18,000, with donors praising his compassion: "He would drop everything to help someone else." A Meal Train initiative has also garnered contributions to aid the family during their mourning.
The investigation continues, with Whiteman AFB cooperating fully. Barron's obituary highlights his role as a "courageous bystander" in his final moments, leaving a legacy of bravery in a quiet Missouri town shaken by sudden violence.
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