Body Pulled From Northwest Indianapolis Pond

Police seek information from public after grim discovery in quiet neighborhood

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:14pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a police evidence marker placed next to a still body of water, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic through the use of harsh, direct flash lighting against a dark background.A grim discovery in a quiet Indianapolis neighborhood raises troubling questions about public safety.Indianapolis Today

Authorities in Indianapolis recovered a body from a pond in the city's northwest side on Saturday afternoon, prompting an investigation by local police. The Marion County Coroner's Office will determine the cause and manner of death, and IMPD is asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

Why it matters

The discovery of a body in a public body of water in a quiet residential area has rattled the local community and raised concerns about public safety. IMPD is seeking the public's help to uncover any details that could aid their investigation and provide answers to the victim's family.

The details

Firefighters with the Pike Township Fire Department were called to the 8800 block of Colby Boulevard, near the intersection of 86th Street and Michigan Road, around 2 p.m. on Saturday after someone reported seeing a body in the water. Crews recovered the body from the pond and turned the scene over to IMPD detectives and county investigators.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, April 19, 2026 around 2 p.m.

The players

IMPD

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, which is leading the investigation into the discovery of the body.

Pike Township Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the initial report and recovered the body from the pond.

Marion County Coroner's Office

The county agency that will determine the cause and manner of death of the victim.

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What’s next

The Marion County Coroner's Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death, and IMPD detectives will continue their investigation, seeking any leads or information from the public that could help shed light on the incident.

The takeaway

This tragic discovery has shaken the quiet northwest Indianapolis neighborhood, raising concerns about public safety and the need for any witnesses or individuals with relevant information to come forward and assist the police investigation.