In the early hours of October 17, 2018, a resident returning to their home on Indianapolis's east side, near 36th and Rural streets, made a tragic discovery. Inside the residence lay 28-year-old Mark Stokes, a Black male, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 4 a.m.
The Marion County Coroner's Office later confirmed that Mark Stokes's death was a homicide.
Born in 1989, Stokes was a resident of Indianapolis. He is survived by his parents and siblings. Known to some by the nickname '2 MoneyStokes,' he was also a father.
As of the most recent available information, no arrests have been made in connection with his death, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation into the murder of Mark Stokes remains open, and authorities continue to ask for anyone with information to come forward.
