In the late hours of a Wednesday evening in Indianapolis, a burst of gunfire shattered the quiet of the 2600 block of Hillside Drive. When the echoes faded, 18-year-old Michael Rollins Jr. was found shot to death on October 5, 2022. His father, 39-year-old Michael Rollins Sr., was also critically wounded in the same shooting and succumbed to his injuries the following day.
The double homicide of the father and son left their family and the Indianapolis community reeling in profound
grief. Family members remembered Michael Jr. as a typical teenager, while his father, a dedicated father of nine, was known for his passion for working on cars and his love of fishing. In the wake of their tragic deaths, the community gathered for a vigil to honor their memories, releasing balloons and sharing in the collective sorrow over what was described as a senseless act of violence.
As of early August 2024, nearly three years after the fatal shooting, no arrests have been made in connection with the murders of Michael Rollins Jr. and his father. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's investigation remains active, and they continue to urge anyone with information to come forward. The family of the victims continues to publicly plead for justice and for anyone with knowledge of the crime to break their silence. The unsolved nature of the case has left a lasting pain on the Rollins family, who still await answers and closure.
