On the night of February 13, 2015, police officers in Indianapolis, Indiana, were dispatched to the 1200 block of West 32nd Street following reports of a shooting. The call came in just before 9:00 p.m., drawing law enforcement to the near northwest side of the city. Upon their arrival at the scene, first responders discovered a body lying face down in the street.
The victim was identified as Robert Joseph Rinard, a 49-year-old male who was originally from West Virginia. Authorities determined that he had sustained fatal gunshot wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide. Following the discovery, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department launched an investigation, canvassing the surrounding neighborhood to interview potential witnesses and gather evidence related to the violent encounter.
Despite the immediate
response and subsequent investigative efforts, detectives struggled to identify a perpetrator. Police urged the public to come forward with any information, utilizing Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana to solicit anonymous tips. Years have passed since the incident, but no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case, leaving the homicide unsolved.
