William Benhart Ryan, 31, was fatally shot shortly before midnight on Friday, February 9, 2024, in the 200 block of East 38th Street near North Meridian Street in Indianapolis. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers found Ryan with gunshot wounds after a report of a shooting; he was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and died early the next morning. The Marion County Coroner’s Office later identified him as the victim.

Born in Indianapolis on October 22, 1992, Ryan was known as Billy in his youth. He was a father, an avid sports enthusiast and musician, and was described as deeply loved by his family. As of initial reports, IMPD had not publicly identified any suspects or made arrests and the Homicide Office was asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about William Ryan’s death, please contact IMPD Homicide.