INCIDENT TYPE: Homicide Arrest
INCIDENT LOCATION: 2725 E. Michigan Street
ASSIGNED DETECTIVE: Larry Craciunoiu [email protected]
**Media inquiries must be made to the IMPD Public Affairs Office**
INDIANAPOLIS – On Monday, July 26, 2021, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide Detectives identified and arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the death of 40-year old David Woodard.
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, just after 1:30 a.m., IMPD East District officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of E. Michigan Street on a report of a person shot. When officers arrived, they located three adult males who sustained injuries consistent with a gunshot wound(s). IEMS arrived and pronounced one individual deceased on the scene. The other two males were transported in serious condition to area hospitals.
IMPD 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. The Marion County Coroner’s Office will assist and determine the exact manner and cause of death.
IMPD Homicide Detectives continued their investigation and identified the alleged suspect. On Monday, July 26, 2021, homicide detectives announced the arrest of 38-year old Marcus Washington for his alleged involvement in the death of David Woodard. Washington was arrested and charged with murder.
The Marion County Prosecutors Office will review this case and make a final charging decision.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective Larry Craciunoiu at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or e-mail him at [email protected].
Alternatively, they can call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS) to remain anonymous. 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.
An arrest is merely an accusation, and the suspects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
At the time of this release no booking photo was available for Marcus Washington.
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