On January 14, 2023, 32-year-old Brandon Jeremiah Evans was found inside a home in the 8800 block of Rawles Avenue on Indianapolis’ east side with a fatal gunshot wound. First responders pronounced him dead at the scene. Reports say a disturbance occurred shortly before the shooting and that several people, including children, were in the residence when the incident happened. Authorities have described the incident as isolated.

Brandon was born December 24, 1990, worked as a laborer, and was a father who enjoyed sports, particularly basketball. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating; no arrests or public suspect identifications have been announced. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact investigators.