***MEDIA ADVISORY***

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 06, 2021

HOMICIDE UNIT SEEKING INFORMATION IN FRIDAY GAS STATION SHOOTING

Media Contact: Vicki Elaine Becker (574) 296-1888

The Elkhart County Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting which occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m., on Friday, February 5, 2021, at the Marathon Gas Station at 1226 South Main Street in Elkhart. The victim of the shooting, Shamar Barnes, 19 years of age, is believed to have recently moved to the Elkhart area from Michigan.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information about the event should contact Lt. Mike Carich, 574-295-2825.

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