INDIANAPOLIS — One person died at the scene and a second person died at a local hospital Monday after what the Marion County Coroner's Office has ruled a homicide-suicide.
IMPD officers responded to the 800 block of Cloverleaf Terrace around 1:30 p.m. and found a man and a woman who had been shot.
Tayveon Ward, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene while DeJanelle Gaines, 24, was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Gaines later died from her injuries.
The Marion County Coroner's Office ruled Gaines' death a homicide and Ward's death a suicide.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective Christopher Edwards at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or e-mail him at Christopher.Edwards@indy.gov.
Latest Stories
-
Outreach efforts aim to reduce overdose deaths in the 46201 zip code
Officials say there were 383 overdose deaths in Marion County from January to September 2024. Of those overdose deaths, 44 of them, or 11%, were in the 46201 zip code.
Peony plantings happening across Noblesville despite the snow and cold
Peony roots are being planted across Noblesville this week ahead of the 2025 Indiana Peony Festival.
Water systems send letters to customers about lead service lines
Water systems across Indiana are notifying homeowners they may have potentially dangerous water pipes on their property.
Dominated by Ohio State for years, Indiana has a chance for the big payback
No. 2 Ohio State will have its hands full against a surprising Indiana team that is undefeated and No. 5 in the rankings.
