Eric Dewayne Barber, a 45-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life on April 16, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred at a car wash in South Dallas, where Barber was fatally shot. According to reports, the shooting happened just after 2 a.m. when officers were called to the 4500 block of Elsie Fay Higgins Street. Responding officers found Barber suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Investigators revealed that Barber and a 41-year-old woman named Shamkea Khalid got into a fight outside the car wash. During the altercation, Khalid pulled out a gun and shot Barber. Witnesses provided police with a description of Khalid and her vehicle, which led to her arrest in the 4700 block of Meadow Street. Khalid was subsequently charged with Barber's murder.
In the aftermath of the incident, Khalid was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the shooting death of her boyfriend, Eric Barber. The case highlights the tragic consequences of domestic disputes escalating into violence. Barber's death has left a void in the lives of his family and friends, who continue to mourn his loss.
