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Makayla Sue Bau

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Sep 29, 2024

Victim Details

Makayla Sue Bau

Female

Indianapolis

IN

2024-09-29

18

Makayla

Sue Bau

Yes

07/12/2026

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An 18-year-old woman, Makayla Sue Bauman, was fatally shot in Indianapolis. The incident began on a Sunday evening when police responded to a report of a person shot in the 5900 block of Riva Ridge Drive. Upon arrival, they found Bauman with gunshot wounds.

Emergency services transported her to a local hospital in critical condition, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The investigation suggests the initial incident, an attempted robbery, took place in the 5400 block of Sagebrush A ...
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  • wthr.com: 18-year-old woman killed in shooting on Indy's southeast side; 15-year-old arrested
  • gofundme.com: Donate to Support Makayla's Family in Their Time of Need, organized by Jessica Jones
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    I can't stop thinking about how terrifying this must have been for Makayla and her brother. The fact... ...Read More
    12/04/2024
    I am so incredibly saddened by what happened to Makayla. I’ve been thinking about how brave she mu... ...Read More
    11/06/2024
    Does anyone else feel a strong sense of loss for Makayla's family and community? It's so tragic that... ...Read More
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