Homicide Report > William Barnes, 50
William Barnes, 50
Died Feb. 2, 2008 at 12:15 a.m.
William Barnes, a 50-year-old black man, was shot in the neck inside his home in the 45000 block of 70th Street West in Lancaster about 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Barnes was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:15 a.m. on Feb. 3.
According to detectives from the sheriff's homicide bureau, Barnes and John Vigil Sr., a 39-year-old white man, wrestled over a gun during an argument, setting off the weapon, authorities said. Vigil's 17-year-old son was grazed in the stomach. Barnes was then hit in the neck. Sheriff's deputies arrested Vigil Sr. on suspicion of murder.
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One reader comment about William Barnes
I just wanted to say how much I miss
my brother, not a day or holiday a caddy
rolls down the street that we don't think about you I hope you are in a better place, along with mom and dad
and other close family and friends. Baba
you are loved and missed alot love you
mary [sister] barnes.
June 29, 2010 at 2:47 p.m.
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