Charles Porter, 43, was shot after a confrontation inside a Phoenix bar near Cave Creek and Greenway roads on February 8, 2020. Porter, described as a decorated military veteran who served three tours in the Middle East and a devoted father, was taken to a hospital and later died of his injuries.

The dispute began when 31-year-old Brandon Mitchell allegedly assaulted a 50-year-old man inside the bar. Porter confronted Mitchell about that assault, and the two argued. The argument escalated and Mitchell allegedly shot Porter. Mitchell was arrested and later admitted to police that he was the shooter but claimed self-defense, telling investigators he felt threatened and feared Porter would harm him; investigators noted Mitchell did not say he saw a weapon on Porter.

Mitchell faced charges of second-degree murder and assault. Porter’s family remembered him as a devoted father and veteran; his stepfather said the family had been robbed of the right to raise his children. Does anyone have information about that night or knew Porter and can share what happened at the bar?