Anthony Humbles Jr.

In the early morning hours of Monday, November 9, 2026, the life of Anthony Humbles Jr., a 32-year-old man from a family with deep roots in Indianapolis, was cut short by gunfire. His body was discovered by a neighbor heading to work in an alley on the city’s north side, near the intersection of West 40th Street and Cornelius Avenue. The discovery was made just before 8 a.m., but investigators with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department believe the fatal shooting occurred hours earlier, sometime during the night.

That morning, police responded to a 7:49 a.m. call reporting a person shot. Arriving officers found Anthony Humbles Jr. next to a building, suffering from injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. Tragically, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Marion County Coroner's Office later formally identified him. While the official timeline is uncertain, one neighbor in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood told reporters they recalled hearing the sound of about eight gunshots at approximately 1 a.m., hours before the grim discovery was made.

The Humbles family has a long history in Indianapolis. Anthony was the grandson of the late Norman K. White, a dedicated community member and longtime employee of the U.S. Post Office who passed away in 2019. Norman's obituary remembered him as a loving patriarch, and it listed his daughter, Kelley, her husband Tony Humbles, and their son, Anthony Humbles, Jr., as cherished members of his large, close-knit family. This connection places Anthony within a legacy of family and community involvement in the city where he tragically lost his life.

The investigation into Anthony’s murder was launched immediately by IMPD homicide detectives. They arrived on the scene that morning and began canvassing the neighborhood, speaking with residents to see if anyone had seen or heard anything that could lead to a suspect. Investigators noted that the area, which is near the historic Crown Hill Cemetery, has many homes equipped with doorbell or security cameras. Police publicly appealed to residents to check their footage for any activity overnight that might be connected to the shooting.

As of late November 2026, the investigation remains active and ongoing. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has not released any information regarding a potential motive for the shooting or a description of any possible suspects. Detectives continue to seek clues that could explain why Anthony was in that alley and what led to the violent encounter that ended his life. No arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.

The family of Anthony Humbles Jr. has not made any public statements. No information about a funeral, memorial service, or fundraiser has been made available. The lack of these details leaves a void in the public understanding of who Anthony was beyond the tragic circumstances of his death.

Authorities urge anyone with information about the shooting of Anthony Humbles Jr. to come forward. Tips can be directed to the IMPD Homicide Office. For those who wish to remain anonymous, they can contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana, a vital community resource in helping to solve violent crimes.