Adesina David Aderinwoye, 53, was shot and killed on the night of April 13, 2024, while working as a delivery driver for Gopuff in Indianapolis. He had just dropped off diapers on East 42nd Street and was struck by gunfire in a nearby alley shortly before midnight. Neighbors reported hearing the shots; one resident’s home was hit by a stray bullet. Bystanders found Aderinwoye lying in the street; he was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.

Aderinwoye, a native of Nigeria who had moved to Indiana, was remembered by his family as jovial and peace-loving; they said he did not drink, smoke, or cause trouble and are baffled about why he would be targeted. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating. No suspects, motive, or arrests have been announced. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about Aderinwoye’s death, please come forward to assist the investigation.