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Carl Ben Barnes

Case from Montgomery, AL dated May 13, 2017

Victim Details

Carl Ben Barnes

Male

Black / African American

Montgomery

AL

2017-05-13

56

Carl

Ben Barnes

Yes

07/08/2026

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In the spring of 2017, the life of 56-year-old Carl Ben Barnes was tragically cut short in Montgomery, Alabama. On the evening of Saturday, May 13, 2017, Barnes was fatally wounded by gunfire. The incident prompted an investigation by the Montgomery Police Department.

Authorities later made an arrest in connection with the shooting death of Barnes. Further details regarding the suspect's name, the specific charges, and the outcome of any legal proceedings, including a trial or conviction, ...
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  • AL.com: Man arrested in fatal Montgomery shooting
  • Victim in Montgomery's Saturday homicide identified

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