Darren Rene Shorty Grove, a 41-year-old Black man, was shot to death on January 15, 2007, in Lorain, Ohio. He was found lying on the sidewalk outside his residence at 816 W. 18th St., having managed to exit the house after being shot in the chest before collapsing. A neighbor reported hearing multiple gunshots and said one projectile entered their home.

The same neighbor described seeing a Black male with a muscular build run from the house and get into a purple four-door vehicle. Investigators learned Grove had just returned from Detroit with a large quantity of cocaine, and tips and rumors linked the killing to a dispute or robbery over drugs and money. No arrests have been made and the Lorain Police Department has offered a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Anyone who knew Darren, was in the area that night, or has information about the purple vehicle or the suspect is asked to contact the Lorain Police Department.