In the summer of 2015, the life of 26-year-old Dewandale D. Crittenden was cut short in a burst of violence on the streets of Indianapolis. On the early morning of Saturday, July 18th, Crittenden was driving near the intersection of 38th Street and Keystone Avenue when he was struck by gunfire. The fatal shots ended his life, leaving behind a grieving family and a community searching for answers.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to the scene to find Crittenden, a male victim of a shooting. In the immediate aftermath, investigators worked to piece together the events that led to the deadly encounter. They appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward and help shed light on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Despite the initial investigation and the pleas for community help, the case of Dewandale D. Crittenden's death grew cold. Years have passed since that tragic day, and there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects. The promising leads and crucial information needed to bring a resolution to the case have remained elusive. His name is now listed among the unsolved homicides in Indiana, a somber reminder of a life taken too soon and a case that continues to await a breakthrough. The search for justice for Dewandale D. Crittenden and his family remains an ongoing effort for law enforcement.
