DaMonte R. Parker, 26, was shot and killed in Indianapolis on April 23, 2023. Born February 22, 1997, he grew up in Indianapolis, attended Heather Hills Elementary and Andrew J. Brown Academy, and graduated from Connections Academy in 2015. At the time of his death he worked for the United States Postal Service, having moved from a temporary to a permanent role where supervisors and coworkers praised his work ethic and team-player attitude.

Known to family as the man of the house, DaMonte cared for his mother and grandparents and used his skills as a mechanic to help others. The shooting occurred in the early morning hours of that Sunday; specific details about the exact location and events leading up to the shooting have not been widely publicized in initial police releases. If anyone knew DaMonte or has information about that night, please come forward to Crime Stoppers or the IMPD.