Darius Barnes

Agent Darius Barnes is a minor character featured in Battlefield Hardline. His ultimate fate is discovered by Nick Mendoza during his "Boomer Connection" investigation.

Biography
Agent Darius Barnes was sent by Julian Dawes to investigate Marcus Boone who was known to be an associate of Nick Mendoza. Upon finding Boomer, the intention was to be led to Nick where Agent Barnes could then arrest him and bring him back to Dawes.

Holding Boomer's dossier in his possession, Barnes started his investigation at Tony Alperts compound where Boomer had lived for a few years after going AWOL from the Army. Aware of Alpert's stance on the government, he parked his government vehicle away from the compound in order to avoid suspicion. Despite that, Barnes cover was quickly blown and he was captured by Alpert who feared Barnes would spread the word about his intention to start a civil war the federal government. As a result, Barnes was brutally tortured Barnes was burned alive inside an abandoned house before being buried soon afterward. After discovering this, Nick Mendoza stated he would call the FBI tip line and inform them of the event that lead to Agent Barnes' death.

Trivia

 * Upon finding his grave, Nick can bend down and "Pay Respects". This is a reference to the second level of the singleplayer campaign of Call of Duty Advanced Warefare where Jack Mitchell bends down and pays respect to the coffin of his friend Will Irons who had died in the level beforehand.