In the early morning hours of May 28, 2016, violence shattered the peace in a South Bend, Indiana neighborhood, leaving a family grieving and a community searching for answers. Terrell Eugene Poindexter, a 33-year-old male, was discovered suffering from at least one gunshot wound in the 500 block of East Broadway Street. The call came in shortly before 2:00 a.m., and despite the efforts of first responders, Poindexter was pronounced dead at the scene.
He was a lifelong resident of the area, having been born in South Bend on February 4, 1983.
An autopsy later confirmed the tragic circumstances of his death. A forensic pathologist officially ruled Terrell Poindexter's death a homicide, with the cause being the gunshot wound he sustained. The St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit immediately took charge of the case, beginning the arduous process of piecing together the events that led to the fatal shooting. Investigators appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward and contact either the Metro Homicide Unit or CrimeStoppers.
In the days that followed, the investigation into Terrell Poindexter's murder continued, though details remained scarce. While authorities diligently pursued leads, no immediate arrests were made, and no suspects were publicly identified. The community was left to mourn the loss of a man who was a father, son, and brother, as his family navigated the painful reality of his sudden and violent death. The search for justice for Terrell Poindexter became a waiting game, with the hope that someone would provide the crucial information needed to hold his killer or killers accountable.
