Erion Dae Quan Mitchell was 19 when he was found dead from a gunshot wound on a sidewalk outside the Honey Creek Apartments in Greenwood, Indiana, in the early hours of Friday, February 15, 2019. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots around 2 a.m. and seeing someone on the ground; Greenwood police responded to calls and discovered Mitchell’s body. Investigators said they did not believe the shooting was random and suggested Mitchell may have been targeted. Police examined his cell phone as part of the investigation and asked the public for help. Mitchell’s family had moved to Greenwood from Indianapolis seeking a safer environment.

As of the initial reports no suspects had been identified and no arrests were announced; the investigation remained open and the family continued to wait for answers. If anyone knew Erion, was at Honey Creek Apartments that night, or has information that could help, please come forward.