A Franklin County Grand Jury has indicted Daveonte Dixon on charges related to a shooting that injured two Mifflin Township police officers and involved firing at four Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies. Dixon is facing two counts of Attempted Murder, six counts of Felonious Assault, one count of Tampering with Evidence, and two counts of Having a Weapon While Under Disability, as detailed in the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office's recent press release.
If convicted on all charges, Dixon could to easily serve a minimum of 40 years up to a potential 163 years in prison. Each count of Attempted Murder and Felonious Assault carries additional specifications which mandate harsher penalties when firearms are used against officers or by repeat violent offenders. Franklin County Prosecutor Shayla Favor emphasized the impact of the incident on public safety, saying, "Such violence is a direct assault on public safety and we will pursue full accountability under the law," according to the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office's press release.
The charges stem from an incident that took place on May 28, 2025, when a routine stop of a vehicle obstructing traffic escalated into a foot chase and gunfire. Dixon, identified as the front seat passenger, allegedly shot two officers during the pursuit and later fired at deputies when located at a residence days later. According to the statement released by the prosecutor's office, the incident ended with Dixon sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound and being hospitalized.
Nine individuals have been indicted for allegedly assisting Dixon to evade capture after the shooting. Three of them, namely Kaitlyn Mellon, Grace Mellon, and Isaiah Ingle, have plead guilty to Obstructing Justice and have been sentenced to community control. All three were considered for lighter sentences due, in part, to the absence of prior criminal records and the approval of the lead detective and the officers who were wounded. The information about court hearings for the remaining co-defendants was obtained from the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office.
Mifflin Township Police Chief David Briggs and Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin expressed gratitude for the prosecutors working on the case. Prosecutor Shayla Favor also acknowledged the bravery of the officers involved, stating through the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office, "I am deeply grateful to these officers for their courage and commitment to protecting this community." Both officers shot in the May incident are expected to recover fully. The legal proceedings continue to unfold, with the community's attention on the outcomes for Dixon and his associates.
