Omari R. Barnes Sr., 35, was shot and killed in Gary, Indiana, on July 13, 2012. Known as Marray, he was remembered by family and friends as helpful and well-regarded. He was married to Grenetta and was father to Dontaye Singletary Sr., Rochalea, and Unique Barnes. His mother was Arnetta McGee and his grandmother Mildred Wolf; siblings named include Suncearay Grays, Iyauna Barnes, and Carl Grays. Close friends and companions mentioned include Darren Bryant, Jermey Davis, and Richonta Parker.

The account identifies his death as resulting from gun violence but provides no public details about the investigation, persons of interest, or arrests. Funeral services were held the same month and he was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park in Hobart, Indiana.

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