Darnesha Mitchell was 27 when she was shot in the early hours of January 11, 2017, at a home near 33rd and Fowler in Omaha, Nebraska. Police found her shortly after 1 a.m.; she was taken to a hospital but died of her injuries. She was an African-American woman who worked as a cook at Douglas County Hospital and was remembered by family as kind and caring.

Her death occurred on a violent night in Omaha that included another fatal shooting about an hour later. No arrests had been announced in the initial reports, and the family set up an account to help with funeral expenses. A substantial reward was being offered for information leading to those responsible.

If anyone knew Darnesha or has information about what happened that night, please come forward and share what you know.