Darnell Powell, a 21-year-old African American man, was shot and killed while asleep at a friend’s house on Avenue V Northeast in Winter Haven, Florida, on September 29, 2018. Shortly before 4:30 AM a bullet came through the bedroom window and struck him as he slept.

Police describe the investigation as stalled by a lack of physical evidence and no witnesses coming forward; investigators canvassed the neighborhood multiple times but had not developed a suspect. The family has been active in seeking answers. His mother, Darnya Barber, along with his grandmother, Darlene Edwards, and aunt, Angela Parker, have maintained contact with law enforcement, and Crime Stoppers increased the reward for information leading to an arrest to $9,500.

No arrests have been announced and the case remains unsolved. If anyone knew Darnell, saw activity on Avenue V Northeast that night, or has information that could help, please share what is known with Winter Haven police or Crime Stoppers.