In the early days of 2018, the life of 33-year-old Matthew Boddie, a Black male from Indianapolis, Indiana, was tragically cut short. On the evening of January 5th, Boddie was fatally shot, marking the second homicide of the new year in the city. The incident, which was reportedly preceded by an argument, left a family and community mourning a man remembered for his kind and humorous nature.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene following reports of a shooting.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Boddie suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries. At the time, investigators spoke with witnesses who indicated that a dispute may have escalated to the fatal shooting.
In the years that have passed since Matthew Boddie's death, his case has remained unsolved. A comprehensive list of criminal homicides in Indianapolis for 2018, maintained by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, categorizes Boddie's death as an open and unresolved case. There have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with his murder.
The absence of a resolution in his case has left his loved ones without a sense of closure. Friends and family continue to remember him as a man with a big heart who was deeply loved and is profoundly missed.
