On the night of May 21, 2013, violence erupted on the east side of Indianapolis, claiming the life of 33-year-old Jason D. Lacey. The incident occurred at his residence near the intersection of 35th Street and Sherman Drive. According to reports, the situation unfolded when Lacey stepped outside his home to let his dog out. Moments later, the quiet of the evening was shattered by the sound of gunfire, leaving Lacey with multiple fatal gunshot wounds.
Investigators arriving at the scene discovered shell casings scattered outside the house, marking the spot where the ambush took place. In the wake of the homicide, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department obtained and released surveillance footage hoping to generate leads. The video captured three individuals believed to be responsible for the attack. Detectives described the suspects as tall and stout men, with one of them notably carrying a long, rifle-style weapon.
Despite the release of the security footage and pleas from the family for information, the investigation struggled to gain traction. Years passed without a breakthrough, and law enforcement received no significant tips that could lead to the identification of the individuals seen in the video. Consequently, no suspects were publicly named, and no arrests were made in connection with the murder of Jason Lacey, leaving the case unresolved and his family waiting for justice that has yet to arrive.
