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Melissa Smith

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Jan 12, 2021

Victim Details

Melissa Missy Rena Smith

Female

White / Caucasian

Indianapolis

IN

2021-01-12

51

Melissa

Smith

07/10/2026

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On January 12, 2021, 51-year-old Melissa Smith, a female, was tragically killed in a shooting at a residence on North Pasadena Street in Indianapolis. Another woman was critically injured in the incident but was able to call 911 for help. A third victim, 23-year-old Austin Smith, also lost his life in the shooting.

The surviving victim told investigators that she had arrived at the home with her two-year-old child to find Marcus Minor and Melissa Smith arguing. Despite her pleas for him n ...
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  • The Indianapolis Star: Coroner identifies victims in 'horrific' shooting that left 2 dead, 1 wounded
  • Man gets 95 years prison time for 'horrific' 2021 shooting
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