On January 20, 2019, 22-year-old Mark Alan Ash Jr. was shot to death in Anderson, Indiana. Ash, a Frankton High School graduate, worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a father of three young sons. He had been active in football, basketball, baseball and track and field.

The Anderson Police Department opened an intensive investigation and arrested two suspects in connection with the homicide; a third person was taken into custody for questioning. Investigators said they were pursuing additional persons of interest. The suspects’ names, specific charges and any later court outcomes have not been widely reported.

Anyone who knew Mark, his routines, or who might have information about the January 20 shooting is asked to come forward with tips.