Marquelis Shaquan Barnes murdered or death by force in Columbus, Ohio.

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Marquelis Shaquan Barnes, a 16-year-old African American male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost his life on June 29, 2017. He was affectionately known as "Quel-Bandz" and was a rising senior at Focus Learning Academy. Marquelis was known for his love of music, basketball, playing PS4 with friends, and spending time with his family. He was also a member of New Life Tabernacle Pentecostal Missionary Church in Pataskala.

On the night of his death, Marquelis was found in the parking lot of ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Marquelis Shaquan Barnes

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Columbus

state

OH

Date of Death

2017-06-29

Age at Death

16

First Name

Marquelis

Last Name

Shaquan Barnes

Last Updated

11/14/2025

Marquelis Shaquan Barnes
Death by Force

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Marquelis Shaquan Barnes Death by Force

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Marquelis Shaquan Barnes
Death by Force