On May 15, 2023, a violent altercation unfolded in Indianapolis, Indiana, resulting in the death of 52-year-old Eric Lamarr Portis Sr. The incident occurred in the early afternoon, with police officers dispatched to the 2300 block of Barnor Drive, located near the intersection of East 21st Street and North Arlington Avenue on the city's east side. Authorities arrived at the scene around 1:00 p.m.
following reports of a person shot.
Upon their arrival, first responders discovered the male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel transported him to a local hospital in critical condition, but despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. The Marion County Coroner’s Office later identified him, confirming the cause of death was related to the shooting.
Preliminary investigations by homicide detectives suggested that the shooting stemmed from a physical fight between two men that escalated into gunfire. The individual responsible for discharging the weapon did not flee the area; instead, they remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement officials, speaking with detectives as they gathered evidence. While police confirmed a person was taken into custody for questioning, no formal charges or the identity of a suspect were immediately released in the public reports following the incident.
