William Benhart Ryan, a 31-year-old white male, was fatally shot on the night of Friday, February 9, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 200 block of East 38th Street, located near North Meridian Street. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting and found Ryan with gunshot wounds.
Emergency services transported Ryan to a local hospital in critical condition.
Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead early the next morning. The Marion County Coroner's Office later officially identified him as the victim.
Known affectionately as 'Billy' in his youth, William Benhart Ryan was born in Indianapolis on October 22, 1992. He was a father and was described as an avid sports enthusiast and musician who was deeply loved by his family.
As of early reports, law enforcement had not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the shooting. The investigation was ongoing, and detectives from the IMPD Homicide Office were asking for anyone with information to come forward.
