INCIDENT TYPE: Homicide Arrest
INCIDENT LOCATION: 4415 E. Michigan Street
COMMUNITY MESSAGE: INDIANAPOLIS - On Thursday, January 21, 2021, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives identified and arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the death of 43-year-old Pablo Rodruguez.
On May 17, 2020, just before 12:13 a.m., East District officers were dispatched to the 4400 block of E. Michigan Street on a report of a person shot. When officers arrived, they located an adult male who appeared to have injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. Officers called for the assistance of Indianapolis EMS who responded and transported the male to an area hospital in critical condition. Despite the best life-saving efforts provided by medical staff, the male later died from his injuries.
Homicide detectives responded to the scene to begin the investigation. The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to assist in identifying and collecting potential forensic evidence.
Homicide detectives continued their investigation and were able to identify the alleged suspect. On January 21, 2021, Homicide Detectives announced the arrest of 32-year-old Adam Starr for murder in his alleged involvement in the death of Pablo Rodruguez
. The Marion County Prosecutors Office (MCPO) will review the case and determine a final charging decision
Anyone with information about this incident should call the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to
www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.
A charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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