Damia Lee-Ann Barnett, a 3-year-old girl from Cincinnati, OH, tragically passed away on October 5, 2018. Known affectionately as "Fatter" to her family and friends, Damia was a joyful child who loved Minnie Mouse, dancing, and spending time at church. Her untimely death was the result of a gunshot wound to the head, which was initially investigated as an accidental shooting.
On the day of the incident, Damia was found on the bedroom floor of her home on the second floor of a residence on
Clovernook Avenue in Mount Healthy, OH. The police and paramedics were called to the scene at around 4:33 p.m., and Damia was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:52 p.m. Her mother, Shani Barnett, was present in the home at the time, and a neighbor who was on the second floor was also questioned by the police.
The Hamilton County Prosecutor's office reviewed the police investigation and ultimately determined that the shooting was accidental. No arrests were made, and no suspects were identified in connection with Damia's death. The tragic incident highlighted the ongoing issue of gun safety and the need for proper storage of firearms to prevent such accidents.
Damia's death deeply affected her family and community, who remembered her as a bright and happy child who brought joy to everyone around her. Her funeral was held at the Greater Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Church in Cincinnati, and she was laid to rest at Union Baptist Cemetery.
The loss of Damia Barnett serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of gun safety and the devastating impact that accidental shootings can have on families and communities.
