On a cold January night in Alexandria, Louisiana, the life of 25-year-old Darnell Demerkric Barrett Jr. was tragically cut short. On January 17, 2022, Barrett, known to some as 'Foxx,' was fatally shot in the 1900 block of Day Street. The incident left a void in the lives of his family and friends and a lingering mystery for the Alexandria community.
In the years that have followed, the Alexandria Police Department has continued to seek answers in Barrett's death.
The case is now considered a cold case homicide, a designation that speaks to the difficulty investigators have faced in bringing those responsible to justice. Detectives have diligently worked the case, but crucial information from the public is still needed to move forward. The police have issued public appeals for anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. They emphasize that even a small detail could be the key to solving the crime and providing closure for Barrett's grieving family.
To date, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the shooting. The investigation remains open and active, with law enforcement officials urging the community to break the silence that often surrounds such violent acts. A cash reward is available through Crime Stoppers for information that leads to an arrest, a final hope for a breakthrough in a case that has left a family waiting for justice for their son.
