In the late hours of September 15, 2020, in Indianapolis, Indiana, 20-year-old Emmanuel J. Oluwafemi was fatally shot in an incident on the city's near east side. The male victim was one of two people shot that night in the 1400 block of Marlowe Avenue. Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to calls of gunshots around 11:30 p.m.
and discovered two men who had been wounded.
The other victim, 18-year-old Kevin Thomas, was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. Oluwafemi was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where he later died from his injuries. Police believe the shootings were the result of a large disturbance between different groups of people and described the event as a 'targeted incident.' Investigators found a significant number of shell casings from various weapons at the scene, indicating a chaotic and widespread crime scene. At least one nearby home was struck by gunfire, but no one inside was harmed.
Following the shooting, several individuals who were present at the scene were detained for questioning, but authorities did not release any specific suspect information. The Marion County Coroner's Office confirmed the identities of both Oluwafemi and Thomas. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department launched a homicide investigation and has urged anyone with information to come forward. To date, there have been no significant updates regarding any arrests or the identification of suspects in connection with the deaths. The investigation into the murders of Emmanuel Oluwafemi and Kevin Thomas remains open as law enforcement continues to seek leads.
