In the summer of 2016, a young man's life was cut short in Indianapolis. Dashawn Patterson, a 21-year-old male, was found fatally shot on the northwest side of the city on July 20th. His body was discovered within an apartment complex located at 3381 Tara Lane. The events leading up to the shooting and a motive for the violence remain unclear.
Law enforcement responded to the scene following reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon their arrival, they located Patterson, who had succumbed to his injuries. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department initiated a homicide investigation into his death. The case was highlighted as part of a surge in gun violence that affected the city, particularly impacting young men during that period.
Despite the investigation, the murder of Dashawn Patterson remains unsolved. No suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward as they continue to seek answers and justice for the young man whose life was tragically taken. The case is now considered a cold case.
