Devyn Elyjah Phillips, 23, was fatally shot inside a Cloverleaf Apartments unit near I-465 on Indianapolis’ west side just before 11:30 p.m. on November 29, 2023. Officers found Phillips with fatal gunshot wounds; first responders could not save him. Bullet holes were visible in a window of the apartment. Two infants were in the unit at the time but were unharmed.

A female who called 911 was taken into custody for questioning but reportedly has not cooperated, leaving gaps in the timeline of events. No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced. Phillips, born November 5, 2000, graduated from Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School, played football, basketball and wrestling, worked as a UPS package handler, and was a father to a son and a daughter.

If anyone saw activity near Wilkins Street or the Cloverleaf Apartments that night or has information about this shooting, contact the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana.