In the early morning hours of Friday, February 15, 2019, the life of 19-year-old Erion Dae Quan Mitchell was tragically cut short in Greenwood, Indiana. A male, he was found deceased on a sidewalk outside the Honey Creek Apartments where he lived with his family. The cause of his death was determined to be a gunshot wound.
Neighbors at the apartment complex recalled being awakened by the sound of gunshots around 2 a.m. and seeing someone on the ground.
Greenwood police responded to calls reporting the shots and discovered Mitchell's body. At the time, investigators stated that they did not believe the shooting was a random act of violence, suggesting that Mitchell may have been targeted.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, police began an investigation, which included examining Mitchell's cell phone for potential leads. It was reported that Mitchell's family had moved to Greenwood from Indianapolis in an effort to escape the violence of the city. Despite their hopes for a safer environment, tragedy found them.
As of the initial reports, no suspects had been identified, and no arrests had been made in connection with the murder of Erion Dae Quan Mitchell. Law enforcement officials were actively seeking information from the public to help them piece together the events that led to the young man's death. In the years that have followed, there have been no publicly available updates regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the case. The investigation into the death of Erion Dae Quan Mitchell remains open, leaving his family and community still waiting for answers and justice.
