Derisha Marie Ree Ree Young was 21 when she was shot and killed on May 30, 2021, on Indianapolis’s southeast side. Employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant, she is remembered by family and friends as strong, intelligent, and independent; her death prompted public expressions about the impact of gun violence on the community.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has not publicly released information about suspects or arrests, and the investigation was described as ongoing. The family has been seeking answers and justice following the killing.

If anyone was in the southeast Indianapolis area on May 30, 2021, or has information about Derisha Young’s death, please contact the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department with what you know.