In the summer of 2012 in Gary, Indiana, a 35-year-old man named Omari R. Barnes Sr. lost his life in a violent encounter. On July 13, 2012, Barnes was a victim of gun violence, a circumstance that cut his life short and left a void in the lives of his family and friends. Known affectionately as 'Marray,' he was remembered by those who knew him as a helpful and well-regarded individual within his community.
At the time of his death, Omari was a husband to Grenetta and a father to his
children, Dontaye Singletary Sr., Rochalea, and Unique Barnes. His family extended to his mother, Arnetta McGee, and his grandmother, Mildred Wolf. He was also a brother to Suncearay Grays, Iyauna Barnes, and Carl Grays. His passing was deeply felt by a wide circle of relatives and close friends, including those he considered his 'boyz,' Darren Bryant and Jermey Davis. A devoted friend and companion, Richonta Parker, also mourned his loss.
The tragic event that ended Omari Barnes Sr.'s life has been noted as a result of gun violence, but further details regarding a police investigation, any persons of interest, or arrests in connection with his death are not available in public records. The specific circumstances of the shooting and the events that led to it remain undisclosed. His death is memorialized as one of the many lives lost to gun violence in the United States. His family held funeral services to honor his memory the same month he died, and he was laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park in Hobart, Indiana.
