Ashton Barnes, 24, was shot and killed inside an apartment in the 4600 block of Lake Avenue near Dallas medical district on July 16, 2024, at about 3:30 p.m. Officers found Barnes with gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Dallas Police Department opened the case under number 109220-2024 with Detective Timothy Johnston assigned as lead investigator. Authorities did not release any suspect descriptions immediately after the shooting.

Barnes, full name Ashton Khyree Barnes, was born January 6, 2000. Family and friends remember him as someone who brought love, laughter and kindness to those around him; services were held at Golden Gate Funeral Home with a viewing on July 26, 2024, and a funeral on July 27, 2024. As of December 27, 2024, no suspect has been publicly identified or arrested and the case remains open. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Timothy Johnston at 214-671-3523 or [email protected].

Does anyone have information about Barnes or the shooting on Lake Avenue that could help investigators?