James Caldwell, 49, was found dead on the near west side of Indianapolis on July 4, 2023. Officers responded to the 700 block of North Arnolda Avenue at about 4:00 a.m. and discovered Caldwell with traumatic injuries; emergency personnel pronounced him deceased at the scene. Homicide detectives and forensic teams opened an investigation into his death.

Investigators identified a 97-year-old man who was an acquaintance of Caldwell and took him in for questioning. After consulting with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, authorities did not file charges at that time and did not formally arrest the elderly man. No other suspects, arrests, or charges have been publicly announced and the case remains open.

If anyone saw activity in the 700 block of North Arnolda Avenue or nearby on the morning of July 4, 2023, contact Indianapolis police with any information.