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On December 25, 2023, Cumberland police responded to a report of a possible shooting at a residence in the 11500 block of Taftwood Drive, near East Washington Street and North German Church Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of 35-year-old Tyrone Word Jr., a Black male from Indianapolis, inside the home. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed that Word had suffered at least one gunshot wound. Investigators later determined that he did not reside at the locat ...Read More
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Tyrone Word, Jr.
Male
Black / African American
Indianapolis
IN
2023-12-26
35
Tyrone
Word Jr.
Yes
11/30/2025
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I can’t stop thinking about the impact this has on the community Tyrone left behind. He seemed lik... ...Read More
08/24/2024
08/24/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been following the case of Tyrone Word, Jr., and it's just been heavy on my m... ...Read More
04/25/2024
I've been following the case of Tyrone Word, Jr., and it's just been heavy on my m... ...Read More
04/25/2024
