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Arnell Davis

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Sep 29, 2018

Victim Details

Arnell Pug Davis

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2018-09-29

40

Arnell

Davis

07/12/2026

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In September of 2018, Arnell Davis, a 40-year-old man, was fatally shot while his vehicle was stopped in traffic on North High School Road, near West 38th Street in Indianapolis. At the time of the shooting, Davis was on the phone with his fiancée, who tragically heard the events unfold. In his final moments, Davis was able to name his assailant, telling his fiancée that a man named 'Keith' had shot him.

The investigation into the murder of Arnell Davis led police to Keith Smith. Survei ...
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  • Indianapolis Star: Arrest made in deadly shooting on far east side, Indianapolis police say
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    I was really struck by the details about the phone call Arnell had with his fiancée before he passe... ...Read More
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