Kenneth Edward Dean, 35, was found dead inside a vehicle in the front yard of a residence in the 1100 block of Ridgeview Drive on Indianapolis’ east side on July 7, 2022. The Marion County Coroner’s Office determined he died of a gunshot wound, and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department ruled the death a homicide.

A father of five, Dean owned two barbershops and was working to open a barber school. Family members described him as generous and always smiling; his death has left a significant void in his family and community. Law enforcement has not publicly identified any suspect or announced an arrest, and the investigation remains active.

If anyone saw activity in the Ridgeview Drive area on July 7, 2022, or has information about Kenneth Dean’s death, please come forward to authorities.