Darnell Kaseem Mooney was 24 when he was fatally shot at an apartment in the 2500 block of Hansford Place in South Fairmount on the night of Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Officers arrived after multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire and found him with severe gunshot wounds to his head and torso. He was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and pronounced dead after arrival.

Investigators reported witnesses who saw a black sedan near the scene and later said a vehicle believed linked to the shooting was found abandoned in the middle of Ash Tree Drive in Northside. As of the latest public updates, no suspect name, description, motive, or arrest has been announced and the investigation remains active.

Family and friends remember Mooney as a son and brother who loved music, fashion, and spending time with younger relatives; his distinctive hairstyle and easy humor were often mentioned in tributes. Does anyone who lived near South Fairmount or Northside on November 5 have information that could help investigators?