On March 6, 2023, at about 1:00 a.m. Leroy Mitchell was found inside his vehicle in the 2000 block of Mcpherson near Goddard Street in Detroit, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Known to friends and family as B-Ball or Bibo, he was a serial entrepreneur who loved to dance and was described as the life of the party.

Mitchell was a devoted father of eight; at the time of his death his children ranged in age from 16 years to two months. He encouraged their ambitions, including one daughter’s lemonade business that he supported. He was found in the neighborhood where he grew up, a couple of blocks from his childhood home.

As of late 2023 no arrests have been announced and the case remains open. Crime Stoppers has offered up to a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest and will accept anonymous tips. If anyone knew Leroy or has information about what happened that night, please come forward.