On the afternoon of December 31, 2022, Sean Anthony McNellye, a 25-year-old Black male, was found shot to death in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call of a person shot shortly after 1 p.m. at the Lake Castleton Apartments on the city's northeast side. Upon arrival, they discovered McNellye's body between two apartment buildings.
His death was the last homicide recorded in Indianapolis for the year 2022.
McNellye was a father of two sons. His family, including his mother, Alicia McNellye, has publicly expressed their profound grief and have made pleas to the community to end gun violence. A Celebration of Life service was held for him on January 14, 2023. Community organizations and local churches have joined his family in calling for peace and an end to violent crime in the area.
The investigation into Sean Anthony McNellye's murder is still active. Homicide detectives have received information regarding a potential suspect vehicle, though specific details have not been made public. As of now, there have been no arrests made in connection with his death, and no suspects have been formally identified. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department continues to ask for the public's assistance in providing any information that may lead to a resolution in the case.
