Toledo man wanted in slaying surrenders

7/12/2011
Byron Mitchell, 20, of Toledo is accused of shooting and killing Eric Daniels, 40, of Toledo.
Byron Mitchell, 20, of Toledo is accused of shooting and killing Eric Daniels, 40, of Toledo.

A Toledo man charged with murder was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday morning in Toledo Municipal Court.

Byron Mitchell, 20, turned himself in to Toledo police about 9 a.m. Monday in response to an arrest warrant issued July 6 for allegedly shooting and killing Eric Daniels, 40, of Toledo.

Mr. Daniels was shot in the back at an impromptu car show at Monroe Street and North Detroit Avenue about 7:50 p.m. July 3. He was taken to Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, where he died of his injuries July 5.

Mr. Mitchell is accused of “knowingly firing a 9mm semi-automatic handgun at Eric Daniels … that resulted in Daniels’ death,” states an arrest warrant.

Mr. Daniels is Toledo’s 10th homicide victim this year.