On the evening of January 25, 2024, officers were called to a residence in the 1000 block of North Tremont Street, near 10th Street and North Belmont Avenue on Indianapolis’ near west side, after a report of a person shot. Inside the home, 21-year-old Tavion L. Taylor was found with gunshot wounds. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead; the Marion County Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity.

Tavion, known as Tavi or Tay, was a father to a young daughter. He attended Ben Davis High School and hoped to be an architect while working in his father’s landscaping business. He also detailed cars and enjoyed barbering, skating, and grilling. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department homicide detectives are investigating; no suspect, motive, or arrest has been announced.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the lead detective on the case.