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Shawn Mitchell

Case from Upper-darby, PA dated Mar 12, 2016

Victim Details

Shawn O. Mitchell

Male

Black / African American

Upper-darby

PA

2016-03-12

35

Shawn

Mitchell

07/14/2026

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Shawn O. Mitchell, a 35-year-old male from Upper Darby, PA, tragically died on March 12, 2016. The cause of death was a shooting. The incident occurred inside Mitchell's home on Timberlake Road.

A homeless man was later charged with Mitchell's murder. The suspect was formally arraigned on homicide and related charges. The case went to trial, and a jury was empaneled to hear the charges against the accused. The trial focused on the events leading up to and including the shooting that resu ...
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  • NBC 10 Philadelphia: Gunman Shoots Man Inside Upper Darby Home: Police
  • Homeless man faces trial for Upper Darby shooting death
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