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Omari Barnes

Case from Gary, IN dated Jul 13, 2012

Victim Details

Omari Marray Barnes

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2012-07-13

35

Omari

Barnes

07/20/2026

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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 child ...
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