Frederick Markece Miles Jr., 23, was shot and killed on Friday, June 3, 2022, on Indianapolis’ northeast side. Known affectionately as Tuggie, he was born February 20, 1999, in Gary, Indiana, had moved to Indianapolis in November 2014, worked at Micro Metals, and was a father. Family remembered him as gentle and caring with an everlasting smile; they had already endured the earlier death of his older brother.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department opened a homicide investigation after the shooting. Initial reports say authorities have been actively looking into the case, but there have been no public announcements about arrests or identified suspects. The investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone knew Frederick, saw activity on the northeast side of Indianapolis around June 3, 2022, or has information that could help, please come forward.