Reginald E. Barnes, 30, was shot and killed in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 8, 2023. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene after immediate medical attention failed to save him. The shooting occurred during a violent altercation in the city that has drawn concern about rising gun violence.

The Cleveland Police Department opened an investigation, worked to identify suspects and collect evidence, and made what the department described as significant progress. On October 12, 2023, police arrested an individual and charged that person with murder and related offenses; few additional details about the suspect have been released. Family and friends remember Barnes as a vibrant presence, and the community has expressed grief and calls for action on public safety.

If anyone knew Reginald Barnes or has information about the October 8 shooting, please come forward to assist the investigation.