On a Wednesday evening in Indianapolis, 27-year-old Jared A. Wathen was found shot on the city's east side. The incident, which occurred on December 8, 2010, unfolded in the 3200 block of Elmhurst Drive around 6:37 p.m. when Metro Police responded to a call of a person shot. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Wathen suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound.
Investigations suggest that a confrontation may have taken place at Wathen's residence.
Evidence found at his home, located next door to where he was found, pointed to a struggle. It is believed that after being shot, Wathen managed to make his way to his neighbor's house to seek help. Tragically, by the time emergency medical services arrived, he was unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Neighbors reported hearing several gunshots just before the police were called. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, a dark-colored vehicle was seen leaving the neighborhood, heading south on Elmhurst Drive. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch took charge of the investigation, appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the whereabouts of those responsible.
Despite the initial investigation and witness accounts, the case of Jared A. Wathen's death has grown cold over the years. There have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with his murder. The shooting remains an unsolved homicide, leaving his family and community without answers or justice for his untimely death.
