On a tragic Wednesday afternoon in Indianapolis, 24-year-old Jordan Robertson Wells, a Black male, was fatally shot on September 19, 2018. The incident took place in what should have been a place of peace, the parking lot of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church on the city's east side. Wells was reportedly walking across the parking lot when he was approached by an assailant who opened fire, striking him multiple times.
Emergency services were called to the scene near 38th Street and Sherman Drive, and Wells was quickly transported to Methodist Hospital in critical condition. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The shooting prompted a nearby daycare facility to go into lockdown to ensure the safety of the children and staff inside. Witnesses in the area reported hearing the sound of multiple gunshots, a harrowing experience in the middle of the day.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the shooting. Detectives on the case have suggested that the attack was not a random act of violence, but rather that Wells was specifically targeted by his killer. They believe that the person who shot him approached him with the intent to do him harm. In the wake of the shooting, a retired IMPD detective commented on the prevalence of violence on the east side of Indianapolis, stating that such targeted incidents are unfortunately not uncommon.
Despite the ongoing investigation by law enforcement, there has been no public identification of any suspects in the murder of Jordan Wells. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with his death. The case remains open, and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department continues to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation. They have encouraged anyone with knowledge of the crime to contact Marion County Crime Stoppers. The community continues to hope for justice for Wells and his family as the search for his killer continues.
