Christopher Smith was 41 when he was shot and killed at a bachelor party at Jake’s Pub on Indianapolis’ south side on Friday, November 29, 2019. The gathering was two weeks before his scheduled wedding; Smith was a pastor and owner of Premier Concrete Services and had been in a relationship with his fiancée for twelve years.

According to witnesses, an argument broke out after a man identified as Derek Oechsle became agitated and pistol-whipped another patron. Smith reportedly rushed forward to intervene and try to disarm Oechsle, and was shot when Oechsle opened fire. Smith died at the scene; another person at the party returned fire. Smith’s family remember him for his willingness to help others, and his son Cameron called him the best man he ever knew. His organs were donated.

Four days after the shooting, police arrested 32-year-old Derek Oechsle in connection with the murder. Does anyone who attended that night or knew Christopher have details that could shed more light on what happened?