In the summer of 2014, a family was left with questions that linger to this day. On the evening of June 8th, 24-year-old Ernest Barnes Jr. was in the 3900 block of Parkside Drive in Baltimore when he was fatally shot. The incident occurred at approximately 8:20 p.m., shattering the quiet of the neighborhood. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Barnes inside a vehicle, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a local hospital, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries.
Years have passed since that fatal evening, yet the case remains an open wound for both his loved ones and the Baltimore Police Department. Investigators believe that Barnes was inside a car when he was targeted and shot. Despite their efforts, detectives have not been able to publicly identify a suspect or make any arrests in connection with the murder. The leads that were once pursued have since grown cold, leaving a void in the investigation.
In an effort to generate new information, the Baltimore Police Department has reached out to the public for assistance. They released a video from the crime scene in hopes that someone might recognize the individual seen at the rear of a car. This person is considered a suspect in the shooting death of Ernest Barnes Jr. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and help bring closure to a case that has remained unsolved for over a decade. The motive for the shooting has not been released, and the circumstances surrounding what led to the deadly encounter are still unclear.
