Donald Ray Barnes, 51, was fatally shot in New Orleans on Sunday, May 16, 2010. The death was the result of gun violence; specific circumstances and the exact location of the shooting have not been released.

Known affectionately as Paw Paw, Barnes was a family man. He was married to Gail Peterson Barnes, father to Chaderick Coleman, Sr., Derrick Barnes, and Brennan Barnes, and stepfather to Enel Wise-Mitchell and Elan Wise Burton. He was also a grandfather and a member of a large extended family that included many siblings, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held after his death. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the investigation remains unresolved.

If anyone knew Donald, his movements that day, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.