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Demarius Barnes

Death by Force
Case Description
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Demarius Montrez Barnes, a 17-year-old African American male from Franklinton, NC, tragically lost his life on September 4, 2017. He was a student at Franklinton High School. The incident occurred at a home on Marlless Drive in Franklin County, where a confrontation between three men escalated into a fatal shooting. Demarius Barnes was pronounced dead at the scene, while another victim, 28-year-old Montral Kearney, succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital.

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  • ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: Deputies: Man arrested, 2 dead, including teen
  • WNCN: Franklinton High School student among 2 killed in Franklin County yard, deputies say
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    Victim Details

    Demarius Barnes

    Male

    Black / African American

    Franklinton

    NC

    2017-09-04

    17

    Demarius

    Barnes

    11/14/2025

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    05/08/2024
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