Sheila Mitchell, 50, was found inside a home in the 1300 block of North Cristy Drive in Baton Rouge with a fatal gunshot wound on the morning of June 29, 2024. The Baton Rouge Police Department opened a homicide investigation and processed the scene to gather evidence about how the violence unfolded.

Investigators identified a suspect, publicly naming Josue Guevera Mejia, and issued an alert asking the public to watch for a white Ford van with a temporary license plate that Mejia was reportedly driving. Authorities cautioned that Mejia should be considered armed and dangerous and asked anyone who sees him or the vehicle to contact law enforcement.

No motive has been released and no arrests have been announced; the investigation remains active. If anyone has information about Sheila Mitchell, Josue Guevera Mejia, or the white Ford van, please contact the Baton Rouge Police Department.