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Leroy Antonio Barnes

Case from Greenville, NC dated Jul 11, 2019

Victim Details

Leroy Antonio Barnes

Male

Black / African American

Greenville

NC

2019-07-11

52

Leroy

Antonio Barnes

07/04/2026

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Leroy Antonio Barnes, a 52-year-old African American man, was tragically killed on July 11, 2019, in Greenville, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when a Shotspotter alert detected gunfire in the 1700 block of South Pitt Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Barnes suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of first responders, Barnes was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Greenville Police Department quickly identified two su ...
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  • Accused murderer gets $2 million bond; second person charged in case
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    I've been thinking a lot about the aspect of community safety mentioned in Leroy Barnes' case. It's ... ...Read More
    10/07/2023
    I came across some info about the aftermath of the shooting on South Pitt Street and thought it woul... ...Read More
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    Has anyone looked into the potential motive behind Leroy Barnes' murder? It's been mentioned that he... ...Read More
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