The community of Elkhart County, Indiana, mourns the loss of Dakota Barnes, a 28-year-old mother who lost her life in a gruesome shooting on County Road 16 one early morning.
As per the investigation, Ransleykyle Barnes shot Dakota several times and proceeded to shoot himself afterwards. A regular Friday morning transformed into a tragic incident that shook the whole community.
To her loved ones, Dakota meant more than her death. She was a doting mother of two sons, a loving daughter, and a friend who left a legacy of compassion and love.
Her willingness to help, provide succor, and her thoughtfulness are reasons why friends will never forget her. She was a lover of books, classic TV shows, scary movies, tattoos, sunflowers, and classic rock.
She was a kind and hardworking leader who supported her young family with pride. She loved her sons fiercely and did everything she could to show that. Messages of love, memories, and tributes with hashtags like #RememberingDakotaBarnes and #ElkhartStrong have been put across all social media as her community comes together to celebrate her life and mourn with her family.
