On July 28, 2017, Damian O’neal Mitchell, 36, was found in the 4800 block of Ira Street in North Little Rock with a fatal gunshot wound. Authorities arrived around 3:38 a.m. and pronounced him dead; the investigation was classified as a homicide. Mitchell, a local resident who worked as a bail bondsman and was also described as a private investigator, process server, and Notary Public, left behind a son. Friends and family remembered him as outgoing, giving, and loving, with a heart of gold.

Nearly seven years later, on February 12, 2024, police said 37-year-old Marshadrick Waddy surrendered and was arrested on charges of capital murder and aggravated robbery in connection with Mitchell’s death. Subsequent reporting indicated that, as of February 11, 2025, those charges were no longer being pursued because a necessary witness was found unfit in another capital murder case, and investigators said they expect more arrests as the probe continues.

If anyone knew Damian or has information about the shootings or possible witnesses, please come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.