In the early hours of a Monday morning in Indianapolis, a tragic series of events left a family grieving and a community searching for answers. Edward Weaver Jr., a 35-year-old male, became the victim of a fatal shooting on March 21, 2022. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was called to a gas station on the east side of the city, in the 7900 block of East 38th Street, shortly before 3 a.m. following a report of a person shot.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Mr.
Weaver inside a car that had crashed at the scene. He had sustained gunshot wounds and was in critical condition. Emergency services transported him to a local hospital, but despite the efforts of medical professionals, he succumbed to his injuries. A female passenger was also in the vehicle at the time of the incident; she suffered minor injuries from the crash and was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
Homicide detectives from the IMPD began an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. It was not immediately clear to the authorities where the actual shooting had taken place. They appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the lead detective or Crime Stoppers. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the death of Edward Weaver Jr., and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue to piece together the events that led to this untimely death.
