Charleston police investigating SC death of Boeing retiree turned whistleblower

Charleston authorities are investigating the death of a retired Boeing Co. quality manager who had publicly raised safety concerns about the aerospace giant, including at its 787 plant in North Charleston. John Barnett, 62, of Louisiana, died March 9 at an unspecified time and location in Charleston from "what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound," the Charleston County Coroner's Office said late March 11. The Charleston Police Department is investigating, the coroner said. The Post and Courier asked the police department about the nature of the investigation and where...