James Russell Hiner, 59, of Indianapolis, was last seen on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in the 3200 block of North Pennsylvania Street. Six days later, on August 25, his body was found next to a garage in the 2900 block of Indianapolis Avenue. The Marion County Coroner’s Office determined Hiner died of a gunshot wound and ruled the death a homicide.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department had issued a public appeal when Hiner was reported missing, and homicide detectives are handling the case. As of the latest update, no suspects or arrests have been publicly identified, and the investigation remains open. His death is one of several unsolved homicides in Indianapolis from 2023, leaving his family without answers.

If anyone knew James, saw him in the area around August 19, 2023, or has information about the shooting, please come forward to investigators.