Sean Anthony McNellye, 25, was found shot to death between two apartment buildings at the Lake Castleton Apartments on Indianapolis’ northeast side on the afternoon of December 31, 2022. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called shortly after 1 p.m. and later confirmed his death; it was the city’s last homicide of 2022.

McNellye was a father of two sons. His mother, Alicia McNellye, and other family members have publicly expressed profound grief and joined community organizations and local churches in calls for peace and an end to gun violence. A Celebration of Life service was held on January 14, 2023.

Homicide detectives say the investigation is active and they have received information about a possible suspect vehicle, though details have not been released. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been formally identified. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.