On the evening of August 10, 2025, Teddy Verl Chapple, a 32-year-old White/Caucasian male, was shot and killed in Indianapolis, Indiana. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the 5900 block of Oak Avenue, near South Arlington Avenue, on the city's east side. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were dispatched to the residence following a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, they discovered Chapple with gunshot wounds.
He was transported to Eskenazi Hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead.
Authorities at the scene described the shooting as stemming from a 'family disturbance.' A person suspected to be the shooter was taken into custody that same night. However, the individual was released the following morning as the investigation continued. Law enforcement officials stated that they did not believe there was an ongoing threat to the public.
As of the days following the incident, no formal charges had been filed in connection with Chapple's death, and the case remained under active investigation by the IMPD Homicide Office. Public records indicated that the fatal shooting involved a family relationship between the victim and the suspect, which aligned with the initial police assessment of a domestic dispute. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information to contact the IMPD or Crime Stoppers.
