Khadafi Barnes, a 20-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on November 25, 2020, in Ayden, North Carolina. The incident occurred in front of a house on Fawn Road around 8:30 p.m. that night. Barnes was pronounced dead at the scene. The Ayden Police Department, along with the N.C. State Bureau of Investigations Fugitive & Missing Person Task Force and the Greenville Police Department’s Violent Criminal Apprehension team, were involved in the investigation and subsequent arrest of the suspect.
Travis Rosenboro, a 19-year-old male, was arrested without incident at University Suites in Greenville on the morning of November 30, 2020. He was charged with the murder of Khadafi Barnes and was held in the Pitt County Detention Center under no bond. The arrest was a result of collaborative efforts between multiple law enforcement agencies. The investigation into the shooting death of Khadafi Barnes is ongoing, with authorities pursuing several leads to uncover further details surrounding the incident.
The community of Ayden was deeply affected by the loss of Khadafi Barnes, and the case has garnered significant attention. Law enforcement officials have urged anyone with information related to the case to come forward and assist in the investigation. The tragic death of Khadafi Barnes highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence and its impact on communities.