On March 17, 2024, officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of a shooting on the near northeast side of Indianapolis. First responders found a male with apparent gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Marion County Coroner identified him as 19-year-old Devin Lamont Scanlon, and an autopsy ruled the cause of death homicide from gunshot injuries.

Devin Scanlon, who was Black, was the youngest child in his family and had attended Indianapolis Public Schools, including Howe High School where he was an undefeated wrestler, and later Thrival Indy Academy. He worked as a certified forklift operator and was remembered by his family for his work ethic and charismatic personality.

No arrests or named suspects have been announced and homicide detectives continue to investigate. If anyone has information about what happened, contact the IMPD Homicide Office or Crime Stoppers.