On the evening of December 30, 2021, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a burst of gunfire shattered the night, leaving two people dead in its wake. One of the victims was 29-year-old Damion Cornelius, a male resident of the city. The incident, which also claimed the life of Aushette Lorenzo Session-Thompson, unfolded as a grim testament to the gun violence that plagued the community.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene following reports of a double shooting.
Upon their arrival, they discovered the bodies of Cornelius and Session-Thompson. Both had sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene. The sudden and violent nature of their deaths sent ripples of shock and grief through their families and the wider Indianapolis community.
In the days that followed, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the double murder. Detectives worked to piece together the events leading up to the shooting, seeking to identify a motive and any individuals who may have been involved. The case was treated with the gravity and urgency that all such violent crimes demand, with law enforcement appealing to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough.
Despite the ongoing investigation, details regarding a suspect or suspects in the killings of Damion Cornelius and Aushette Lorenzo Session-Thompson have not been publicly released. As of now, no arrests have been announced in connection with the case, and the circumstances surrounding the tragic loss of two lives remain an open and active investigation. The families of both victims await answers and the measure of justice that an arrest and conviction might bring.
