Rodshawn Malik Barnes
Age 16
Wilson, North Carolina
His mother was sleeping next door
He was a basketball star who made the all-A honor roll at Community Christian School in Wilson, North Carolina.
Sixteen years old, he lived on Huntsmoor Lane. He was in his room playing video games with friends when police were called for a medical emergency. Before they got there, his friends took him to the hospital, then fled. His mother was sleeping next door.
Rodshawn Malik Barnes died from a gunshot wound. Three friends surrendered to police and were charged with involuntary manslaughter, but police “would not elaborate” on his death.