On a tragic Labor Day afternoon, September 6, 2021, the life of 17-year-old Ross Anthony Mitchell was cut short in Indianapolis. The young man, a senior at the XL Center, was enjoying a game of curb ball with his younger brother in the area of East Ohio Street and North Randolph Street when the unthinkable happened. A male suspect, seen in surveillance footage wearing a gray hoodie, emerged from an alley, snuck behind some bushes, and opened fire.
Ross was fatally struck, and the shooter was seen sprinting away from the scene.
Ross was a beloved son, brother, and friend, described by his family as charming, funny, and someone who could light up a room. He had aspirations of joining the military after his high school graduation, a future that was stolen from him in a moment of senseless violence. His death marked the 12th homicide involving a child in Indianapolis that year, leaving his family and community devastated.
In the wake of his murder, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department released surveillance video of the suspect, hoping for leads from the public. Ross's family has made numerous emotional pleas for justice, urging anyone with information to come forward. They have tirelessly worked to keep his memory alive and to find the person responsible for his death. In their quest for answers, the family has increased the reward for information leading to an arrest, with his father expressing the hope that a financial incentive might motivate someone to speak up.
Despite these efforts and the circulation of the suspect's description, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Ross Anthony Mitchell. The pain of his loss continues to consume his family, who remember him as a good kid with a big heart and a bright future ahead of him. Their fight for justice is a testament to their love for Ross and their determination to see his killer brought to account for their actions.
