On the morning of Sunday, May 31, 2020, William Scott III, a 30-year-old Black man, was killed in a shooting on the 3700 block of Orchard Avenue on Indianapolis’ northeast side. The attack occurred shortly before 2:30 a.m.; officers found two men had been shot. Medics were unable to save Scott at the scene and the Marion County Coroner’s Office later ruled his death a homicide. A second victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

IMPD homicide detectives processed the scene with help from the Marion County Forensic Services Agency and interviewed witnesses, but no arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation remains open. If anyone saw activity on Orchard Avenue that night or has information relevant to the shooting, contact the IMPD Homicide Office or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana.