Charles C. McClellan II, 41, was fatally shot inside a Mesa, Arizona, home on the evening of September 15, 2024. Mesa officers responded to a shots-fired call near Brown and Greenfield Roads just before 8 p.m.; McClellan was found inside and pronounced dead at the scene. Jason Greene, 51, told officers he had shot a man in the house, was taken into custody, and was later booked on a manslaughter charge in connection with McClellan’s death. Investigators have not publicly released a clear motive for the shooting.

McClellan, born June 5, 1983, in Oklahoma, is described by family as having a wild and free spirit, a sharp wit, and a love for animals, especially his dogs Quinn and MaryJane. He attended ITT Technical Institute and worked in the tech industry. He is survived by his father, three sisters, two daughters, two sons, and a granddaughter; a private celebration of his life is planned for spring 2025.

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