In the spring of 2019, the life of Daquan D. Barner, a 21-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire. On the evening of Wednesday, March 27, 2019, Barner was in the 5700 block of Port Au Prince in Indianapolis, Indiana, when a drive-by shooting occurred. The incident, which also left another person injured, claimed Barner's life.
Emergency services responded to the scene, but Barner's injuries proved fatal.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department opened a criminal homicide investigation into his death. The method of the homicide was identified as firearms, though the specific type of weapon was unknown. Barner was affectionately known as 'Meechie' to his friends and family.
In the years that have followed, the investigation into Daquan Barner's murder has remained ongoing. However, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the case. The shooting took place in an apartment complex that had reportedly been the scene of previous violent crimes. As of late 2025, the case officially remains unsolved, leaving a family without answers and a community still waiting for justice.
