Woman killed, father critically injured in domestic shooting in Indianapolis

Authorities say the incident was an isolated attack between the victims and a known suspect with a history of violence.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:52am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a blood-stained doorknob or porch railing, capturing the stark, gritty aftermath of a violent crime scene without depicting any actual violence or victims.A violent domestic dispute leaves a trail of evidence on the front porch, exposing the tragic aftermath of unchecked cycles of abuse.Indianapolis Today

A 33-year-old woman was killed and her father was critically wounded in a domestic shooting incident on the west side of Indianapolis early Sunday morning. Police responded to the scene around 12:38 a.m. and found the woman dead inside the home and her father critically injured on the front porch. Authorities believe the attack was targeted and isolated to the two victims, who had a history of domestic disputes with the suspected shooter.

Why it matters

Domestic violence continues to be a persistent issue in Indianapolis, with police frequently responding to calls at this particular home. The tragedy highlights the ongoing challenges of protecting victims of abuse and the need for greater resources and intervention to prevent such incidents.

The details

When police arrived, they found the woman's 58-year-old father critically wounded on the front porch, having been shot multiple times in the stomach and abdomen. The woman was pronounced dead at the hospital. Authorities say the suspected shooter, who has not been named, has a lengthy criminal history including a prior murder conviction, federal gun charges, and recent methamphetamine convictions. Neighbors reported the victims had a history of domestic disputes at the home that required frequent police response.

  • The incident occurred around 12:38 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

The 33-year-old woman

The female victim who was killed in the shooting.

The 58-year-old father

The male victim who was critically injured in the shooting and had been staying at the home to protect his daughter.

The suspected shooter

The individual authorities believe is responsible for the attack, who has a lengthy criminal history including a prior murder conviction, federal gun charges, and recent methamphetamine convictions.

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What they’re saying

“I poked my head out, and I seen a man laying here on his front porch screaming that he'd been shot and hollering for help. He did tell the suspect's name and was screaming that he was shot five or six times in the stomach and abdomen area and just pleading for help. At this point, he was just gasping for air for his life.”

— Neighbor

“He started screaming that his daughter was inside and that she was shot too.”

— Neighbor

“We believe it was a disturbance and that these two individuals were targeted by another person or other people, but we believe it's isolated to just these two individuals in this house.”

— IMPD Captain Don Weilhammer

“They've had problems over the years that law enforcement's been out here numerous times to break up domestic disputes. You'd hear them fighting 24/7, almost around the clock here its been an ongoing problem.”

— Neighbor

“He was doing yard work yesterday and told me he was here watching over his daughter, they were having problems, and he was here to protect her. When law enforcement showed up, he was saying over and over, 'I was trying to protect my daughter, I was trying to protect my daughter.'”

— Neighbor

What’s next

Authorities say they have identified the suspected shooter and are working to apprehend the individual. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The takeaway

This tragic domestic violence incident highlights the ongoing challenges of protecting victims of abuse and the need for greater resources and intervention to prevent such violence in the community. The history of domestic disputes at this home and the suspect's criminal record raise questions about how to better identify and address patterns of abuse before they escalate to deadly consequences.