On the evening of July 3, 2017, police in Indianapolis, Indiana, initiated a homicide investigation following a violent incident in the city. The victim was identified as Frederick Reed Sr., a 55-year-old Black male. Reports indicate the shooting occurred around 5:45 p.m. on Ralston Avenue. While some databases list the location in the 3300 block of Ralston Avenue, others reference the 6410 block, but both sources confirm the date and the victim's identity.
Responding officers arrived at the scene to find Reed suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. Despite the emergency response, he succumbed to his injuries, and his death was ruled a homicide caused by a firearm. The incident added to a violent period in the city, occurring just a day before the Independence Day holiday.
As of the latest available updates from cold case databases and crime tracking resources, the murder of Frederick Reed Sr. remains unsolved. Investigators have not publicly named any suspects in the case, and no arrests have been reported in connection with the shooting. The motive for the attack remains unknown, and the case continues to be listed among the city's unsolved homicides from 2017.
