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William Maxie III

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Nov 05, 2021

Victim Details

William Maxie III

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2021-11-05

18

William

Maxie III

07/21/2026

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In the autumn of 2021, the life of 18-year-old William Maxie III was tragically cut short in Indianapolis, Indiana. On the afternoon of Friday, November 5, 2021, events unfolded that would leave a family and community in mourning. The young Black man, known affectionately as 'Lil Bill,' was in the Indianapolis suburb of Lawrence when he became the target of an attempted robbery.

In the 4600 block of North Sadlier Drive, amidst the everyday rhythm of the neighborhood, Maxie was shot at lea ...
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  • Lil Bill Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
  • Fox 59: Lawrence police: 18-year-old shot and killed earlier this month by underage shooter
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