In the heart of downtown Indianapolis, on the cold evening of January 5, 2024, a dispute between two men at a bus depot escalated with tragic consequences. Corey Gilbert Brown, a 35-year-old man, was shot and fatally wounded in the altercation. The incident unfolded near the Hotel Indy, located at 141 E. Washington St., a busy area just a block north of Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Following the shooting, the assailant fled the scene, leaving Brown gravely injured.
In a desperate attempt to find help, Brown managed to walk into the nearby Hotel Indy. The sight of the wounded man prompted immediate calls to the police from both hotel staff and guests. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene, finding Brown in critical condition. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, but despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
The investigation into the death of Corey Brown is ongoing. Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are actively working the case, which remains unsolved. Investigators have been reviewing surveillance footage from the area and are appealing to the public for any information that might lead to the identification and apprehension of the shooter. As of now, no arrests have been made, and no specific suspect information has been released to the public. The lead detective on the case has encouraged anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing closure to Brown's family and the community.
