Indianapolis Man Sentenced to 70 Years for Alley Killing

Myron King received a lengthy prison term for the 2024 murder of Brandon Lewis.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:09pm

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A Marion County judge sentenced Myron King to 70 years in prison for the 2024 killing of Brandon Lewis on Indianapolis's near west side. King was convicted of murder and unlawful carrying of a handgun after investigators used phone records and security camera footage to track him down and link him to the crime.

Why it matters

The lengthy 70-year sentence, including a 10-year firearms enhancement, reflects the severity of the crime and the prosecutor's efforts to hold King fully accountable for the loss of life. The case highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and the importance of thorough investigations to bring perpetrators to justice.

The details

On October 5, 2024, police found Brandon Lewis with fatal gunshot wounds in an alley near the 1200 block of North Tibbs Avenue. Investigators used a phone number linked to King from a prior police report to track him down, and security camera footage captured King meeting with Lewis before pulling a handgun and firing twice. Officers later recovered the firearm from King's home.

  • On October 5, 2024, police responded to the shooting incident in the alley.
  • On April 10, 2026, King was convicted of murder and unlawful carrying of a handgun.
  • On April 11, 2026, King was sentenced to 70 years in prison.

The players

Myron King

A 38-year-old Indianapolis resident who was convicted of murder and unlawful carrying of a handgun for the 2024 killing of Brandon Lewis.

Brandon Lewis

A 38-year-old Indianapolis resident who was fatally shot in an alley in 2024.

Ryan Mears

The Marion County Prosecutor who oversaw the case against Myron King.

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What they’re saying

“In a matter of seconds, the defendant made a decision that forever altered the lives of the Lewis family and his own.”

— Ryan Mears, Marion County Prosecutor

What’s next

The lengthy 70-year sentence, including a 10-year firearms enhancement, will keep Myron King in state custody for decades.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence in Indianapolis and the importance of thorough investigations to bring perpetrators to justice and hold them fully accountable for the loss of life.