Gregory Joshua Newsome Jr., 34, was found outside a home in the 6200 block of Eastridge Drive, near East 10th Street and North Arlington Avenue, after a shooting just after 1 a.m. on a Friday. Officers arrived and discovered him in critical condition; he was taken to a nearby hospital and died later that evening. The incident has been classified as a homicide.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department homicide detectives are investigating. No suspects or motive have been publicly identified. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Sara Didandeh at the IMPD Homicide Office or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana.

If anyone in that east side neighborhood remembers seeing or hearing anything around 1 a.m. on September 12, 2025, please come forward with information.