Daquann Barnes
Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi announce that based upon an investigation by the Paterson Police
Department, in conjunction with the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, Daquann Barnes, a 37-
year-old male from Paterson, has been charged in connection to the August 31, 2024 homicide
which occurred in the area of Ellison Street and Auburn Street in Paterson. Daquann Barnes is
charged with Murder, first degree; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, second degree; Possession
of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, second degree; and Certain Persons Not to Possess
Weapons, second degree.
On August 31, 2024, at approximately 2:47 a.m., officers from the Paterson Police Department
were dispatched to the area of Auburn Street and Ellison Street in Paterson in response to a
ShotSpotter activation. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Raheem Porter, a 41-year-old male
from Paterson, with gunshot wounds lying face down. The victim was transported to Saint
Joseph’s University Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. The subsequent
investigation resulted in the identification of Daquann Barnes as the shooter.
Daquann Barnes was arrested on September 2, 2024, without incident. The Passaic County
Prosecutor’s Office will file a motion for pre-trial detention which will be heard by a Superior
Court Judge at a date and time to be determined by the Court.
Murder has a sentencing range from a minimum of 30 years up to life imprisonment; the crimes
of Possession of a Handgun for an Unlawful Purpose (Second Degree), Unlawful Possession of a
Handgun (Second Degree), and Certain Persons Not to Possess Weapons (Second Degree) each
have a sentencing range of 5 to 10 years in prison.
Criminal complaints are merely accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and
until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
This investigation remains active and ongoing. More information will be released when it
becomes available.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this
incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact
the Paterson Police Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120.
