On the afternoon of Friday, November 5, 2021, 18-year-old William Maxie III was shot at least once while inside a vehicle in the 4600 block of North Sadlier Drive in the Indianapolis suburb of Lawrence. First responders found him in critical condition shortly after noon; he was taken to a nearby hospital and later died of his injuries. The Marion County Coroner’s office later confirmed his identity.

Law enforcement described the shooting as the result of an attempted robbery. Investigators reported a suspect fleeing on foot, last seen heading north near East 46th Street and Sadlier Drive, but the exact sequence of events leading up to the shooting remained unclear. No arrests or public identifications of suspects have been announced and the investigation is ongoing.

Family remembered William, known as Lil Bill, for a strong, persevering spirit, his love of working, music, sports and time with his young son. If anyone has information about what happened that afternoon, please come forward.