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Brittany McNew

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated May 04, 2017

Victim Details

Brittany McNew

Female

White / Caucasian

Indianapolis

IN

2017-05-04

18

Brittany

McNew

07/19/2026

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On a spring morning in Indianapolis, the life of 18-year-old Brittany McNew was tragically cut short. It was May 4, 2017, and the pregnant young woman was with her boyfriend on the city's west side, reportedly to purchase a television. The ordinary errand took a horrifying turn when gunfire erupted on West Michigan Street near Alton Avenue. McNew was struck by a bullet and rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but her injuries proved to be fatal.

At the time of her death, Brittany ...
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  • Fox 59: 18-year-old pregnant woman dies after being shot at home on near west side
  • Man arrested in pregnant woman's fatal shooting
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    It's truly tough to wrap my head around the circumstances that took Brittany McNew's life, especiall... ...Read More
    09/28/2023
    Did anyone else follow the details of the case regarding the ballistic evidence? I've been digging t... ...Read More
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