In the late summer of 2022, the community of Moss Point, Mississippi, was shaken by the untimely death of Eric Dean Barnes, a 52-year-old Black male. On August 25, 2022, family members made a grim discovery at his home in the 3500 block of Azalea Street, finding Barnes deceased. It was determined that he had been shot to death.
Eric, known to some as 'E,' was a pillar in his community and a respected barber and entrepreneur at his shop, Trendsetters. Remembered as a workaholic who was always striving to better his community and those he loved, his sudden and violent death left a significant void. He was a man dedicated to giving back, and his loss was deeply felt by many.
In the wake of the tragedy, the Moss Point Police Department launched a homicide investigation into Barnes's death. Despite their efforts, no leads have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek answers and justice for Eric Dean Barnes and his grieving family and friends.
