In the quiet hours of a Sunday morning in Indianapolis, the life of Dell Howard II, a 35-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short. On December 9, 2018, a call to check on the welfare of a man lying next to a running vehicle in the 2500 block of North LaSalle Street brought officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department to a grim discovery. There, they found Howard with apparent trauma to his body.
The Marion County Coroner's Office would later confirm that he had died from multiple gunshot wounds, and his death was immediately classified as a homicide.
Homicide detectives began the arduous process of piecing together the events that led to Howard's untimely death. They canvassed the east side neighborhood, searching for evidence and speaking with potential witnesses, hoping for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. Despite their efforts, no suspects were immediately identified, and no arrests were made in the initial stages of the investigation. The case remained open, a painful and unresolved chapter for Howard's loved ones and the community.
In the years that have followed, the investigation into Dell Howard II's murder has continued, yet it remains unsolved. Authorities have repeatedly urged the public to come forward with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, by contacting Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana. The lack of significant leads has been a source of ongoing frustration for law enforcement and a lingering sorrow for a family still seeking justice. As of late 2025, there have been no publicly announced arrests, suspects, or charges in connection with the homicide of Dell Howard II.
