In the small community of Fitzpatrick, Alabama, a sense of unease settled over the residents following the violent death of 37-year-old Roosevelt Harris. On Monday, September 16, 2024, Harris was fatally shot on Peatime Lane, a tragic event that would soon launch a manhunt and leave a family grieving. The motive and the specific circumstances leading to the shooting were not immediately clear, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the rural area.
The Bullock County Sheriff's Department
quickly identified a suspect in the homicide, 32-year-old Dalvin Deshun Mitchell of Pike Road. An alert was issued for Mitchell, who was described as a Black male, approximately 6'0' tall and weighing around 240 pounds. He was reportedly last seen leaving the scene of the crime in a tan 1999 Honda Accord EX. Law enforcement agencies, including Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, solicited the public's help in locating the wanted man, escalating the search and creating widespread awareness of the case.
The intensive search for Mitchell came to a peaceful conclusion three days later. On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Dalvin Deshun Mitchell surrendered to law enforcement officers, ending the three-day manhunt. His decision to turn himself in was attributed to the significant pressure and awareness generated by media coverage and the efforts of CrimeStoppers. Following his surrender, Mitchell was taken into custody in connection with the murder of Roosevelt Harris, bringing a measure of resolution to the initial phase of the investigation.
