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William Barnes

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Dec 17, 2025

Victim Details

William Barnes

Male

New Orleans

LA

2025-12-17

24

William

Barnes

06/24/2026

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William Barnes, a 24-year-old man, was fatally shot in the Iberville neighborhood of New Orleans on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. in the 1400 block of Bienville Street, where officers from the New Orleans Police Department found Barnes suffering from a gunshot wound.

He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office later formally identified the victim as William Barnes. T ...
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  • NOLA.com: Man shot to death in Iberville area identified by New Orleans coroner
  • https://www.fox8live.com: Man shot, killed in Iberville area Wednesday evening, police say
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