Darnell Mitchell, a 38-year-old African American man from Toledo, Ohio, was fatally shot on February 12, 2016, at the Classic Lounge. The shooting occurred about 1:40 a.m. when 36-year-old Charles Johnson opened fire inside the bar. An off-duty police officer who was providing security at the lounge pursued Johnson after the shots and shot and disabled him; Johnson was later arrested and taken into custody.

Authorities reported Johnson’s blood alcohol level at .27 percent at the time of his arrest. He was indicted on charges including aggravated murder and murder with gun specifications and later received an aggregate sentence of 18 years to life. Mitchell’s family and friends remembered him for his great sense of humor and love of spending time with loved ones.

Does anyone who knew Darnell or was at the Classic Lounge that night have information that could add detail to what happened?