On the evening of August 3, 2020, officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a shooting on the near northeast side of the city. The incident occurred about 10:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of East 35th Street. First responders found 59-year-old Juan Rodriguez suffering from apparent gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Marion County Coroner’s Office confirmed the cause of death was the shooting.

Homicide detectives opened an active investigation and canvassed the area for witnesses and evidence. Initial reports did not indicate a suspect had been immediately apprehended, and no arrests or charges in connection with this case have been widely publicized. If anyone has information about the shooting, the investigation team wants to hear from you.