A late-evening argument in an east-side Indianapolis apartment ended in gunfire and death. Twenty-six-year-old Walter Lockhart Jr. was shot and mortally wounded around 6:30 p.m. on December 9, 2024, in the 4400 block of East Washington Street. A female companion was also shot; both were taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, and Lockhart died shortly afterward. The woman’s name has not been released and she remained in critical condition.

Police took three people into custody for questioning soon after the shooting but later released them. Investigators describe the incident as isolated and say there is no ongoing threat to the public. No suspects have been officially named and no arrests have been announced as the investigation continues.

If anyone has information about the shooting on East Washington Street on December 9, please contact the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department to help bring answers for the family.