In the late hours of a cold Tuesday night in Indianapolis, the life of Wesley Collins was tragically cut short. On January 5, 2016, the 37-year-old African-American man was found with wounds consistent with a gunshot on the city's near north side, in the 3300 block of Hovey Street. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene shortly after 10:30 p.m., where medics pronounced him deceased.
His death marked the second homicide in the city just five days into the new year.
Homicide detectives began an immediate investigation, canvassing the area for potential witnesses. Several individuals were taken to IMPD headquarters for questioning as authorities worked to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. The coroner's office was tasked with conducting an autopsy to officially determine the cause and manner of death.
In the days following the incident, funeral services for Collins were announced, with a viewing and service held at New Direction Church and his final resting place at Washington Park North Cemetery. Despite the initial efforts of law enforcement and interviews with witnesses, the case grew cold. As of now, no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested in connection with the murder of Wesley Collins, and his case remains an unsolved tragedy, leaving a grieving family and community still waiting for answers and for justice to be served.
