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Vernon Williams

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Oct 04, 2020

Victim Details

Vernon Williams

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2020-10-04

49

Vernon

Williams

07/25/2026

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On an autumn evening in Indianapolis, the life of 49-year-old Vernon Williams, a male resident of the city, was tragically cut short. On October 4, 2020, Williams was on the east side of Indianapolis when he was fatally wounded by gunfire. Another woman who was with him at the time was also injured in the shooting but survived. The incident prompted an investigation by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, who soon began to piece together the events of that night.

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  • The Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis man faces murder, other charges in killing of man and shooting of woman
  • Fox 59: Police make arrest in deadly east side shooting
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