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In the summer of 2021, the life of Michael Joseph McDowell, a 65-year-old man, was tragically cut short in Indianapolis, Indiana. On July 3, 2021, McDowell was fatally shot in the head inside an apartment on the city's northeast side, near 42nd Street and Mitthoeffer Road. He was a man known for his willingness to help those less fortunate, a friend to all and a stranger to none, with a great sense of humor.

The investigation into his death led police to Daniel Rhodes. During an interview ...Read More
Victim Details

Michael McDowell

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2021-07-03

65

Michael

McDowell

12/17/2025