Showdown Between Donivan Barnes Family & Local Government.

Pictured: Suspect Andrew David Cook accused of killing Donvian Barnes, a 26 year old black man on Friday, October 6, 2023 in Hattiesburg, MS. Photo Credit: Lamar County Sheriff Department

Hattiesburg, MS- Sources say the government is very unsettled and troubled by the demands and accusations made by Donivan Barnes family and the 24 hour timeline given by the family to re-open Donivan Barnes case.

According to people familiar with the case, Donvian Barnes case was deem closed as of Friday, March 6, 2025 when the DA's office dropped all charges against suspect Andrew David Cook after the grand jury did not indict suspect Andrew David Cook citing not enough evidence.

The Lamar County Sheriff Danny Rigel told the family he would review the case to see if other charges could apply after the grand jury did not indict Andrew David Cook but ultimately told the family 2 weeks later he would not re-investigate the case and the case would remain closed.

Sources say officials will more than likely respond to the the family's demand within the next 72 hours. What they will say is not known.