On the evening of New Year's Day, January 1, 2022, the life of 39-year-old Shane LaVell Furman was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting on the west side of Indianapolis. A Black male, Furman was a father known for his skills in cutting hair and tattooing, and for his love of basketball. His body was discovered in the street near the intersection of West Michigan Street and North Belmont Avenue at approximately 7:30 p.m., marking the second homicide of the year in the city.
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene and launched a homicide investigation into Furman's death. As part of their inquiry, investigators released surveillance footage that captured two individuals, described as persons of interest, running from the area where the shooting occurred. Authorities have expressed that these individuals could be witnesses or potentially suspects in the killing of Shane Furman.
In the wake of his son's death, Jon Furman has made public appeals for anyone with information to come forward to assist law enforcement. He has spoken about the profound loss his family has endured and the desire for justice for his son. Despite the ongoing investigation and the circulation of the surveillance footage, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder. The case remains unsolved, and the Indianapolis police continue to seek leads from the community to help identify those responsible for Shane Furman's death.
