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Azareaon S. Cole

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Jul 05, 2025

Victim Details

Azareaon S. Cole

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2025-07-05

15

Azareaon

S. Cole

07/09/2026

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Azareaon S. Cole, a 15-year-old male, tragically lost his life in a mass shooting that unfolded in downtown Indianapolis in the early morning hours of July 5, 2025. The incident, which also claimed the life of 16-year-old Xavion Jackson and left five others wounded, cast a dark shadow over the city's Fourth of July celebrations that had concluded just hours earlier.

The night was fraught with tension even before the fatal shots were fired. Police were contending with multiple disturbances ...
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  • whas11.com: 4 teens charged after deadly downtown Indianapolis mass shooting; IMPD weighs in on curfew enforcement
  • The Indianapolis Star: 4 teens charged following downtown weekend mass shooting
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    It's so deeply sorrowful to see a young life like Azareaon's cut short in such a senseless way. What... ...Read More
    08/11/2025
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the tragic events in downtown Indianapolis over the July 4th we... ...Read More
    07/27/2025
    Has anyone taken a closer look at the consequences of this incident on the downtown Indianapolis com... ...Read More
    07/19/2025
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