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Roderick Woodford

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Aug 01, 2015

Victim Details

Roderick Woodford

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2015-08-01

59

Roderick

Woodford

07/09/2026

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In the summer of 2015, a family dispute in Indianapolis escalated to a fatal conclusion, ending the life of 59-year-old Roderick Woodford. On the late evening of Saturday, August 1st, police were called to a residence on the northeast side of the city where they found Woodford suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses at the scene informed investigators that Woodford had been involved in an altercation with his nephew just prior to the shooting.

Following the violent encounter, th ...
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  • Indianapolis Star: Police: Shooting suspect's weapon found in Chuck Taylors
  • Fox 59: Victim identified in fatal shooting between uncle and nephew
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