Ernest P. Drake III, 35, was found with multiple gunshot wounds outside a friend’s house in the 3100 block of North Gladstone Avenue on Indianapolis’ near-east side in the early morning of September 5, 2014. The shooting was reported shortly before 4:30 a.m.; Drake was taken to Eskenazi Hospital but died of his injuries.

Police quickly concluded the killing was not random and said Drake was acquainted with his assailant. Investigators noted a possible connection to narcotics and that Drake was known to them from prior inquiries. A firearm was recovered at the scene, though it was not immediately clear if it was the murder weapon, and some witnesses were reportedly uncooperative.

No arrests had been announced and no suspects publicly identified. Funeral services were held September 16, 2014, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, and Drake was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery.

If anyone knew Ernest, saw activity around North Gladstone Avenue that morning, or has information that could help solve this case, please come forward.