Joseph Mitchell, 35, of Leesburg, Florida, was found dead outside a home on Kinne Pearce Road after deputies responded to a shots-fired call at about 1:46 a.m. on October 4, 2021. Paramedics pronounced Mitchell deceased at the scene. He had arrived at the residence in the early morning hours and had previously been involved in a relationship with a female resident; the purpose of his visit is described as unclear.

Investigators reported Mitchell had a lengthy criminal history that includes armed robbery, domestic battery, and aggravated assault with a weapon, but it has not been determined whether that background was related to the shooting. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says all parties are cooperating and detectives continue to interview people who were in the area. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains ongoing.

Did anyone see activity on Kinne Pearce Road that night or have information about who might have been involved?