In the early morning hours of a cold January day in Indianapolis, a tragic event unfolded that would forever alter the lives of one family. On January 15, 2010, Sonny L. Stingley, a 37-year-old African American male, was killed in his home on the near-northwest side of the city. The incident began around 6:45 a.m. when his wife went outside to warm up their car.
As she was returning to the house, she was ambushed by two masked men who forced her back inside at gunpoint.
A struggle ensued within the once-safe confines of their home. In the ensuing chaos, Sonny Stingley was shot. The two assailants then fled the scene, leaving behind a scene of violence and a family shattered by the sudden and brutal loss of a husband. Indianapolis police were called to the residence on Hart Drive and began an investigation into the home invasion and homicide.
In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement officials appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the two men responsible for this violent act. They urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers, hoping for a lead that would bring justice for the Stingley family. Despite these efforts, the case grew cold over time. To date, there have been no arrests made in the murder of Sonny L. Stingley, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains unsolved, a painful and unresolved chapter for his loved ones and the community.
