Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Police Fatally Shoot Suspect After Family Stabbing Incident

3/5/2026

26 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Jordan Barnes, 29, the suspect, was shot and killed by New Jersey police after fatally stabbing his mother, Jeanmarie Barnes, 60, and his grandparents, Richard Barnes, 86, and Brenda Barnes, 84.
Bodycam footage shows officers responding to 911 calls from Barnes' father, who reported his son threatened violence, and negotiating through a closed door.
The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is investigating.

1 of 1

Story summary

Jordan Barnes, 29, the suspect, was shot and killed by New Jersey police after fatally stabbing his mother, Jeanmarie Barnes, 60, and his grandparents, Richard Barnes, 86, and Brenda Barnes, 84.
Bodycam footage shows officers responding to 911 calls from Barnes' father, who reported his son threatened violence, and negotiating through a closed door.
The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is investigating.