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Indianapolis Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Woman

Indianapolis police officers work at the scene of a fatal shooting investigation.

News Summary

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Makylah Jean Brent outside an event center. The incident occurred on May 14 at approximately 9:30 p.m., following reports of a disturbance. Brent was found in the parking lot with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses reported a man fleeing the area, and investigators are seeking more information and reviewing surveillance footage to assist with the case.

Indianapolis – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old woman that occurred outside an event center on Massachusetts Avenue on Wednesday night, May 14, around 9:30 p.m. The victim has been identified as Makylah Jean Brent, who was found in the parking lot with gunshot wounds. Despite the arrival of medics, Brent was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident began with reports of a disturbance leading up to the shooting. Officers were initially dispatched to the area as the complaints about the disturbance were received prior to their arrival. The shooting occurred just east of Arlington Avenue, situated approximately halfway between North Arlington and Shadeland Avenues, where a large crowd had gathered at the time.

Upon arrival, officers encountered Brent suffering from significant injuries in the parking lot of the event center. Eyewitness accounts suggest that a man fled the scene shortly after the shooting, although it remains unclear whether he escaped on foot or by vehicle. Multiple shell casings have been recovered from the scene, and investigators are working to determine if they originate from a single firearm or multiple weapons.

The IMPD has initiated an extensive investigation, seeking to gather more information from witnesses who were present during the incident. One witness mentioned the suspected involvement of a doorman at the event center during the disturbance, but authorities are still determining the extent of his involvement in the events leading to the shooting.

In their pursuit of leads, investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and homes. They encourage residents living within a mile radius of the shooting location to check their doorbell camera footage for any relevant information that may assist in the investigation.

The Marion County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the victim, Makylah Brent, and the investigation into her death remains ongoing. The IMPD Homicide Office is actively soliciting information from the public and has provided contact details for Detective Kevin Roell for anyone who may have insight into the case.

This shooting marks a tragic event in a typically vibrant area of Indianapolis and raises ongoing concerns about safety and community violence. Police have committed to thoroughly investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident in hopes of bringing justice to the victim’s family.

As the investigation continues, authorities will provide updates regarding the case and any leads that may develop. In the meantime, the community is urged to remain vigilant and to report any information that may contribute to resolving this case.