A quiet evening in Columbia, Louisiana, was shattered by violence on April 23, 2020, resulting in the death of 29-year-old Ethan Barnes. A male resident of Franklin Parish, Barnes was fatally wounded in a shooting that also left a second person injured. The Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Office has been handling the ongoing investigation into the incident.
Despite the passage of time, information regarding a motive for the shooting or the identification of any suspects has not been publicly
disclosed by authorities. Law enforcement officials have not announced any arrests in connection with the homicide. The case remains an open investigation as deputies continue to piece together the events that led to the tragic loss of life. The community is left awaiting answers and justice for Ethan Barnes.
