Joshua Daniel Davis, 31, was shot and killed on September 14, 2024, on Indianapolis’s east side. Known by the nickname Whyte Chocolate, friends and family remembered him as having a large personality and a vibrant, strong, bold spirit, loyal and kind-hearted and someone who looked out for the underdog.

Police detained a person of interest after the shooting, but investigators have not released further details about that individual or the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting. The investigation remains ongoing.

Davis is survived by his wife, Nakia Davis; three children, Breanna, Brion, and Bryce; and a grandson, Kyrie. If anyone saw what happened on the east side of Indianapolis on September 14 or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.