Darren Rene Grove

Status:

Open

Jurisdiction:

Lorain Police Department (OH)

Offense Location:

Lorain, Ohio

Summary:

Darren Rene Grove, 41, was shot and killed in his residence in Lorain, Ohio on January 15, 2007. After being shot, he managed to exit his home and was found on the front sidewalk where he died. The case remains unsolved, with a $2,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of the suspect(s).

Vital Statistics

Circumstances of Offense:

On January 15, 2007, around 1:30 AM, Darren Grove was shot inside his residence at 816 W. 18th Street in Lorain, Ohio. He suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. After being shot, Grove managed to exit his residence and made it to the front sidewalk of his home, where he died. A neighbor heard several shots fired, and one projectile entered the neighbor's house. The neighbor reported seeing a black male with a muscular build run from the house and enter a purple four-door vehicle. Grove's body was discovered around 2 AM when neighbors saw him in the front yard and called police.

Additional Details:

Investigation revealed that Grove had recently returned from Detroit, Michigan with a large quantity of cocaine. Tips and rumors suggested the shooting was a result of a dispute or robbery involving drugs and money. The case remains unsolved as of the most recent available information. A $2,000 reward is being offered by the Lorain Police Department for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) involved in the homicide.

Case Last Updated:

Apr 23, 2026