Byron L. Frierson Sr., 55, was fatally shot on March 16, 2018, while performing his duties as a bail bondsman outside Stuart Mortuary on Indianapolis’ north side. Frierson had run Byron’s No Limit Bail Bonds for about twenty years and was described as dedicated to his community. He was attempting to take a man into custody outside the funeral home when the encounter turned deadly; Frierson was pronounced dead at the scene while a funeral service was underway and witnesses were present.

Police identified and arrested 19-year-old Robert S. Dew in connection with the shooting, and he was formally charged with Frierson’s murder. Authorities characterized the incident as isolated rather than a random act of violence. If anyone witnessed that afternoon outside Stuart Mortuary or has information about the events leading up to the shooting, please come forward.