Zephiniah Bolden, 20, was found fatally shot outside a residence in the 2900 block of North Warman Avenue in Indianapolis in the early morning hours of Father’s Day, June 16, 2024. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers responded to a report of a person down at about 6:30 a.m.; emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead and the Marion County Coroner ruled the death a homicide.

Neighbors described the area as generally quiet, though some recalled a large gathering at a nearby home the previous night; several residents said they did not hear disturbances around the time of the shooting. Detectives canvassed the neighborhood and the investigation was assigned to Detective Noe Reyes. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified, and authorities have not disclosed a motive. Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana offered a possible reward for information leading to a felony arrest.

Anyone with information about what happened to Zephiniah Bolden is asked to contact Detective Noe Reyes or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana.