In the early morning hours of June 18, 2018, Denorris Rishard Barnes, a 30-year-old male, was at a Marathon gas station on Bessemer Road in Birmingham, Alabama. He was in the process of changing a tire on a white F-150 truck, accompanied by two other males, when the scene was suddenly shattered by the sound of gunfire. Tragically, Barnes was struck by the gunshots.
Birmingham Police and Fire and Rescue personnel were dispatched to the scene, where they found Denorris Rishard Barnes
unresponsive near the vehicle. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced deceased at the location. At the time of the incident, witnesses reported that the shots rang out unexpectedly, and the person or persons responsible for the shooting fled the scene. In the immediate aftermath, the shooter remained at large.
Born on May 21, 1988, Denorris Barnes was a resident of Birmingham. His sudden and violent death left his family and friends to mourn their loss.
The investigation into the homicide of Denorris Rishard Barnes has remained ongoing. As of early 2022, the Birmingham Police Department confirmed that no suspects were in custody and appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for his loved ones and the community, with authorities still seeking the crucial information that could bring justice for Denorris.
