On the morning of January 24, 2021, gunfire in a home on Adams Street in Indianapolis left Kezzie Shanelia Childs, 42, dead along with her husband Raymond Childs, 42; their 18-year-old son Elijah; their 13-year-old daughter Rita; and 19-year-old Kiara Hawkins, who was pregnant. A 15-year-old son survived and was treated for gunshot wounds. Police described the scene as a mass murder.

Investigators arrested a juvenile family member the next day. Court filings identify the suspect as Raymond Childs III, 17, and say the dispute began with an argument over curfew. Authorities allege the shooter used a handgun and an assault-style rifle. The suspect was charged with multiple counts including murder and attempted murder.

The case proceeded to trial; a July 2024 trial ended in a mistrial and a later trial in October 2024 found Raymond Childs III guilty on all charges. In March 2025 he was sentenced to 360 years in prison; he has maintained his innocence. Does anyone have information about the family, their routines, or the events on Adams Street that morning?