On December 17, 2016, at about 1:42 a.m., Columbus police were called to 1561 Duxberry Avenue for a collapsed male. Officers found 35-year-old Darrin Mitchell unresponsive with a gunshot wound. CFD Medic 18 transported Mitchell to Grant Medical Center in critical condition; he was pronounced deceased at 2:18 a.m. by attending physicians.

Witnesses reported Mitchell arrived home already shot and collapsed upon entering the residence. There are no known witnesses to the actual shooting and no known motive. If anyone has information about where Mitchell was or who might have been with him shortly before he arrived home, please share what you know.