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Neighborhood canvass set for Monday to find answers to unsolved 2018 murder of Winter Haven man

By FOX 13 news staff
Updated  October 29, 2021 10:04am EDT
Winter Haven
FOX 13 News

Reward increased in Polk County cold case

Crime Stoppers has increased the reward to $9,500 for information leading to the arrest of the person who shot and killed Darnell Powell as he slept at a friend’s house.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Winter Haven police announced a neighborhood canvass with relatives of Darnell Powell, who was shot while sleeping at a friend's home back in 2018. Police still haven't identified a suspect or made any arrests.

It will take place Monday, Nov. 1, and comes two weeks after CrimeStoppers increased the reward for information to $9,500.

Darnell Powell was only 21 years old when his life was cut short by a bullet that pierced through a bedroom window at 4:26 a.m. September 29, 2018.  He was sleeping at a friend’s house on the 500 block of Avenue V Northeast when someone shot through the bedroom window.

Police say his friend had an argument with someone earlier that night.

Family of Darnell Powell still hopes for closure

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"We have had information," said Chief David Brannan of the Winter Haven Police Department. "We have run down everything we can."

But there has not been a break in the case.

If you wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for the cash reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-226 TIPS (8477) or visit heartlandcrimestoppers.com to submit a tip online.