Cion Barnes-Smith was 30 when he was shot and killed in Omaha on August 12, 2008. Obituaries and memorial listings record his birth as November 11, 1977, and show the variations of his name as Cion Barnes and Cion Barnes-Smith used by family and friends.

No further details about the circumstances have been released, and authorities have not announced any arrests or identified suspects. Community memorials and appeals for information have continued alongside the notices that keep his name present.

If anyone knew Cion, was with him that day, or has information about what happened on August 12, 2008, please come forward.