Tyvon Moore

Before dawn on April 25, 2022, a call about a person shot sent Indianapolis police to a home on the city’s east side. Inside the residence, in the first block of North Gray Street near East Washington Street, officers found Tyvon Moore. The 19-year-old White male had been shot and was in critical condition. Medics rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he did not survive his injuries.

As investigators from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department began their work, the incident was classified as a homicide. The shooting happened around 5:20 a.m. during what was described as a violent stretch of days in the city. Initially, authorities released few details about the circumstances of the shooting or any potential suspects, asking the public for any information that might help the case.

Within days, the investigation led to an arrest. Police took a 19-year-old suspect into custody, and on May 2, 2022, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office filed a formal charge of murder against David Villanueva of Indianapolis in connection with Tyvon Moore's death. Announcing the charges, Prosecutor Ryan Mears noted that such cases often rely on community support and various forms of evidence, from social media records to DNA. IMPD Chief Randal Taylor commended his detectives for their relentless work in tracking down leads and identifying a suspect.

The case against Villanueva proceeded through the court system. After a trial, a jury found David Villanueva not guilty. In August 2023, he was acquitted of all charges related to the shooting death of Tyvon Moore. Following the acquittal, the case is now considered unsolved.