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Austin Smith

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Jan 12, 2021

Victim Details

Austin Jonathan Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Indianapolis

IN

2021-01-12

23

Austin

Smith

07/22/2026

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In a tragic turn of events, 23-year-old Austin Smith of Indianapolis, Indiana, was killed in a shooting. The incident also resulted in the death of 51-year-old Melissa Smith and critically injured another woman.

The violence unfolded at a home in the 3900 block of North Pasadena Street. According to investigators, the surviving victim arrived at the residence with her 2-year-old child to find Marcus Minor arguing with Melissa Smith. Despite her pleas for Minor not to harm anyone, he opene ...
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  • The Indianapolis Star: Coroner identifies victims in 'horrific' shooting that left 2 dead, 1 wounded
  • Austin Jonathan Smith, age 23 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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