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James Barnes

Case from Minneapolis, MN dated Nov 29, 2008

Victim Details

James Barnes

October 2, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Minneapolis

MN

2008-11-29

2008-11-29

35

James

Barnes

06/25/2026


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A man is killed in a drive-by shooting
James Barnes, a 35-year-old man from Minneapolis, was murdered on November 29, 2008. His death is one of many unsolved homicides in the city, which has struggled with numerous cases that remain open. Barnes was found dead under violent circumstances, but despite the investigation, no suspects have been identified, and the case remains unresolved.

During the time of Barnes' death, Minneapolis was experiencing a high rate of unsolved homicides, with many cases left cold due to a lack of wit ...
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  • Minneapolis / Police ID victim of drive-by slaying - Pioneer Press
  • Virtual Vigil for the Execution of James Barnes - YouTube
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