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Johnny Purchase

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Jan 12, 2021

Victim Details

Johnny Purchase

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2021-01-12

60

Johnny

Purchase

07/16/2026

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On the afternoon of January 12, 2021, tragedy struck a close-knit neighborhood on the near east side of Indianapolis, Indiana, when a well-respected community figure was fatally wounded while carrying out his work. Johnny Purchase, a 60-year-old African American man known affectionately to residents as 'Mr. Johnny,' was canvassing the area near the intersection of 25th Street and Keystone Avenue. Employed as a youth success coach at the Edna Martin Christian Center, he was walking door-to-door t ...
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  • 5 dead in 4 separate shootings over 4 hours in Indianapolis - WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic
  • The Indianapolis Star: 1 dead after northeast-side shooting Tuesday, police say
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    Has anyone else heard about the vigil being organized in memory of Mr. Johnny? I came across a flyer... ...Read More
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