Gilbert Engle, 42, was found dead in his downtown Seymour apartment in the early morning hours of April 30, 2015, the victim of a single gunshot wound to the chest. The Jackson County Coroner ruled his death a homicide. Engle had been socializing in his second-floor apartment on North Chestnut Street with acquaintances and his roommate the night before; what began as a gathering turned into a robbery and shooting.

Investigators say three people from nearby North Vernon were taken into custody within 36 hours. Daniel L. Combs, then 32, is identified as the person who fired the fatal shot with a 9-millimeter handgun that belonged to Engle. Jessica L. Jarrell, 21, and Andrea M. Hollin, 25, are also implicated. While Combs and Jarrell were inside the apartment, Hollin and Engle’s roommate were outside when two gunshots were heard; Combs and Jarrell left with drugs and about $300 worth of methamphetamine and fled in a stolen PT Cruiser. Engle’s roommate called police at about 6:05 a.m.

The murder weapon was recovered and arrests followed quickly, with Hollin initially presenting herself as a witness before admitting involvement. Engle is remembered by his family as an outgoing, funny man and a devoted father. If anyone knew Gilbert or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know.