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William E. Barnes

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Nov 20, 2015

Victim Details

William E. Barnes

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2015-11-20

34

William

E. Barnes

07/05/2026

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William E. Barnes, a 34-year-old African American male from Cleveland, OH, tragically died on November 20, 2015. He was shot to death in his car in Cleveland's Cudell neighborhood. The incident was reported as a homicide, and the Cleveland Police First District confirmed his identity.

Following his death, law enforcement launched an investigation to identify suspects and gather evidence. However, details about arrests or specific suspects linked to his murder have not been disclosed publi ...
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  • cleveland.com: Man shot to death in car on Cleveland's West Side identified
  • cleveland.com: Man dies after being shot in car on Cleveland's West Side
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    Does anyone else feel like the Cudell neighborhood has had way too many unsolved cases recently? Wil... ...Read More
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    The murder of William E. Barnes in the Cudell neighborhood is just so devastating... ...Read More
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