Velonte Barnes

Death by Force

Velonte Barnes, a 41-year-old African American man from Cleveland, OH, tragically passed away on October 26, 2015. His death was the result of a violent incident that occurred in Cleveland Heights, where he was approached by an armed individual during an attempted robbery at a BP convenience store on Monticello Boulevard. Despite being unarmed, Barnes attempted to defend himself, but he was fatally shot during the altercation.

Following Barnes' death, law enforcement launched an extensive ...Read More

newsnet5: 1 dead after shooting at E. 99th and St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland

Medical examiner identifies Cleveland man shot dead Monday

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