Kia M. Gooch, 29, was shot inside a residence in the 1800 block of North Rural Street near Brookside Park in Indianapolis on March 24, 2025, just before 11 p.m. She was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and later died; the Marion County Coroner’s Office ruled her death a homicide.

Officers detained an adult male at the scene who was described as a person of interest, but he was released after consultation with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities have not disclosed the nature of the relationship between Gooch and that man. Investigators have said they are exploring several possible scenarios, including an accidental shooting, a home invasion, or a domestic dispute. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

Family and friends remembered Kia, known as Mookie, as joyful, always laughing and smiling, with a generous heart. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.