Charles Arnold Jr., 53, was found fatally shot in the doorway of a vacant apartment in the Crown Hill neighborhood of Indianapolis in the early morning hours of January 3, 2025. Officers responded to the 2900 block of North Capitol Avenue shortly after 4 a.m. following reports of a shooting; Arnold was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department processed the scene and briefly detained a person of interest who was later released when cleared of involvement. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. Police noted the area has had issues with drug activity, and Arnold had an outstanding arrest warrant from a September 2024 drug charge.

The circumstances that led to Arnold’s death remain unclear. Anyone who saw or heard anything around North Capitol Avenue on the morning of January 3, 2025, or who has information about this shooting is urged to contact detectives.