Halle Harvey, 26, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the January 17, 2025, shooting death of her 30-year-old housemate Shyanne Mitchell in Riverside, Ohio, a Dayton suburb. As part of the plea deal, murder and felonious assault charges were dismissed. Her sentencing, originally set for January 26, is now scheduled for January 27 in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court.​
Incident Details
Harvey and Mitchell argued in the basement of their shared home on the 4700 block of Opperman Avenue. Harvey went upstairs, retrieved her 9mm handgun, returned, and after a physical fight, shot Mitchell in the head. Police arrived around 3 p.m., finding Harvey outside with hands raised, scratches on her face and chest, expressing shock and asking if she could use her vape or face life imprisonment.​
Victim Background
Shyanne Mitchell, born April 26, 1994, in Dayton, was remembered as a loving mother and creative spirit who touched many lives. Her obituary highlights her radiant personality marked by love, laughter, and uniqueness. She lived at the home with her boyfriend, alongside Harvey and her boyfriend.​
