Dajuan Barnett, 33, was found dead in the driver’s seat of his truck behind his home in the 2800 block of North Olney Street in Indianapolis. Officers responded after a report of an unresponsive person and discovered his body around 5 p.m. on October 8, 2022. Medics’ initial evaluation revealed a gunshot wound and homicide detectives took over; investigators believe the shooting occurred hours before he was found.

Family described Barnett as a quiet, polite father to a 10-year-old daughter with no known enemies and no involvement in street life. No arrests had been announced in the initial reports and the investigation was ongoing. If anyone saw activity near North Olney Street that afternoon or knows anything that could help, please contact the authorities with information.