On the morning of September 1, 2022, 25-year-old Dajour Drones was found shot to death outside his home on Beechwood Avenue in New Albany, Indiana after a group of masked assailants forced their way into the residence. Authorities described the incident as a targeted attack. A witness reported hearing Drones beaten and the suspects demanding the location of valuables, followed by gunfire. Jars of change, marijuana, and cash were taken during the intrusion.

Investigators identified five suspects: Zakarion Peters and a juvenile from New Albany, and Cortlen Berry, Hannah Cushing, and Demetrius Roberts from Louisville. Within weeks, four of the five were apprehended and all faced charges including murder, burglary, and robbery. Court filings named Peters as the shooter.

Several defendants entered plea agreements. Cortlen Berry received 26 years, Hannah Cushing 20 years, and Zakarion Peters pleaded to felony robbery and a firearms charge and was sentenced to 25 years plus five years probation; a juvenile planned to accept a plea deal.