In the summer of 2016, a tragedy unfolded in a quiet apartment complex on the northeast side of Indianapolis, forever altering the lives of several families. On the morning of July 22nd, police were called to the Lodge apartments on Fall Creek Road for a welfare check, a call that would lead to a grim discovery. Inside one of the units, officers found the bodies of three individuals, all victims of a fatal shooting.
Among them was 52-year-old Lisa Woods.
Alongside Lisa, authorities identified the other victims as 23-year-old Takara Coleman and 25-year-old Cameron Baker. The scene was further marked by a small ray of hope amidst the sorrow; a one-year-old child, the daughter of Coleman and Baker, was found unharmed in the apartment, sleeping peacefully. Investigators believe the shootings may have occurred about an hour before they were notified, a delay that frustrated the initial response. The families of the victims, struck with sudden and immense grief, gathered at the scene, seeking comfort and answers.
In the days that followed, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department appealed to the public for assistance, hoping that someone in the community held the key to understanding what had transpired in the apartment. Despite their pleas and the circulation of the victims' stories, the investigation into the triple homicide proved to be challenging. The complex's security camera footage was reviewed, but it did not immediately lead to a breakthrough in the case.
Years have passed since the violent deaths of Lisa Woods, Takara Coleman, and Cameron Baker, and the case remains unsolved. To date, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The lack of resolution has left a lasting void for the families and the community, a painful reminder of a day that ended in inexplicable loss. The motive behind the killings remains a mystery, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and the enduring pain of a life cut short.
