Shawn O. Mitchell was 35 and lived in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania when he was shot and killed inside his home on Timberlake Road on March 12, 2016. Investigators later charged a homeless man in connection with the shooting; that suspect was arraigned on homicide and related charges and the case proceeded to trial, where a jury was empaneled to hear the evidence about what happened leading up to and during the shooting.

Courtroom testimony and evidence presented at trial reportedly included links between the accused and the crime scene and the murder weapon, while the defense disputed motive and argued the evidence was insufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Mitchell’s death deeply affected his family and the local community and prompted conversations about homelessness and public safety in Upper Darby.

If anyone knew Shawn, lived on Timberlake Road, or saw anything relevant around March 12, 2016, please come forward with information.