Desmond Elon Kurtz, 26, was found with gunshot wounds in the 4100 block of Meadows Drive in Indianapolis in the early hours of July 29, 2024. Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded shortly after midnight; emergency medical personnel transported Kurtz to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Marion County Coroner’s Office later identified him.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department opened a homicide investigation and assigned Lead Detective Christopher Winter. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Winter or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana.

If anyone knew Desmond, saw activity on Meadows Drive that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.