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Press Release: NPD #2023-10390 Shots Fired Investigation (21506 Raccoon Court, Noblesville) UPDATE 4.20.23
NOBLESVILLE, IN – On April 17, 2023, investigators from the Noblesville Police Department appeared in Hamilton County Superior Court 5 to request consideration for preliminary charges against a suspect alleged to be connected to the shots fired investigation that occurred on April 6, 2023, at 21506 Raccoon Court (Noblesville). Charges were subsequently granted, and the suspect was located and arrested by officers of Franklin Police Department in Franklin, TN. The suspect was booked into the Williamson County Jail (Franklin, TN) and remains in their custody.
Name: Ruai Ngundeng Pal
Residence: Franklin, TN
Age: 22
Charges(s)*:
Murder
I.C. 35-42-2-1-1(2)
Burglary w/ a Deadly Weapon (Conspiracy to Commit)
I.C. 35-43-2-1 (Felony 2)
Burglary w/ a Deadly Weapon (Attempt to Commit)
I.C. 35-43-2-1 (Felony 2)
Armed Robbery (Conspiracy to Commit)
I.C. 35-42-5-1(a)(1) (Felony 3)
Armed Robbery (Attempt to Commit)
I.C. 35-42-5-1(a)(1) (Felony 3)
Intimidation (Draws or Uses a Deadly Weapon)
I.C. 35-45-2-1(a)(4) (Felony 5)
Pointing a Firearm at Another
I.C. 35-47-4-3(b) (Felony 6)
Investigators believe Pal is the subject that accompanied the decedent at the incident.
Pal will remain in the custody of the Williamson County Jail until the extradition process has been finalized. Once completed, Pal will be transported to the Hamilton County Jail (Noblesville, IN) where he will be held to answer to the above charges.
This remains an ongoing investigation. Citizens are encouraged to contact Detective Spencer Flowers at [email protected] if they have any additional information regarding this case.
*A charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant(s) is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Media Personnel: Since an arrest has been made, any further questions regarding this incident must be directed to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office at (317) 776-8595.
Additionally, media personnel may request a copy of court records (including a probable cause affidavit) from the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office, which is the keeper of those public records.
Release Date / Time:
April 9, 2023 @ 8:00 p.m.
The deceased did not have any identification on his person so his identity was not immediately known. He was identified earlier today as Grayson Aubrey Rhue, 18, of Roswell, Georgia. Next-of-kin notifications have been made.
Investigators processed the scene and interviewed three (3) subjects who were lawfully inside the address at the time of the incident. The subjects were not the homeowners but were guests who were housesitting while the homeowners were away. The subjects were cooperative throughout the investigative process and provided statements to investigators. At the conclusion of their statements, they were released pending further investigation.
Based on information collected thus far, it appears that Rhue came to the front door of the residence and rang the doorbell. There was a brief conversation between the parties and Rhue eventually walked away. A few seconds later Rhue returned to the front door and entered the home. Shortly after entering the home, Rhue allegedly drew a handgun and aimed it at the houseguests. One of the houseguests reportedly drew his handgun and fired several rounds at Rhue. Rhue appeared to immediately flee the house before collapsing just feet from the end of the driveway. Responding officers arrived on the scene a short time later to find Rhue deceased. A handgun was located in close proximity to Rhue and was collected by investigators.
Based on the information gathered to this point, this does not appear to be a random act.
Investigators are attempting to locate another person who was likely with Rhue during the incident. The subject appears to be a male but any other details are limited due to his face and hands appearing to be covered by a mask and gloves.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the NPD Criminal Investigation Division at 317.776.6370 or Detective Spencer Flowers at [email protected] .
Information contained in this release is preliminary and subject to change based on additional findings.
This remains an ongoing investigation. No other information is available at this time.
Press Release: NPD #2023-10390 Shots Fired Investigation (21506 Raccoon Court, Noblesville) UPDATE 4.20.23 
Incident Number: NPD #2023-10390
Incident Date / Time: 4/6/2023 @ 10:18 p.m.
Incident Type: Shots Fired Investigation & Arrest
Location: 21506 Raccoon Court, Noblesville, IN 46062
UPDATE
NOBLESVILLE, IN – On April 17, 2023, investigators from the Noblesville Police Department appeared in Hamilton County Superior Court 5 to request consideration for preliminary charges against a suspect alleged to be connected to the shots fired investigation that occurred on April 6, 2023, at 21506 Raccoon Court (Noblesville). Charges were subsequently granted, and the suspect was located and arrested by officers of Franklin Police Department in Franklin, TN. The suspect was booked into the Williamson County Jail (Franklin, TN) and remains in their custody.
Name: Ruai Ngundeng Pal
Residence: Franklin, TN
Age: 22
Charges(s)*:
Murder
I.C. 35-42-2-1-1(2)
Burglary w/ a Deadly Weapon (Conspiracy to Commit)
I.C. 35-43-2-1 (Felony 2)
Burglary w/ a Deadly Weapon (Attempt to Commit)
I.C. 35-43-2-1 (Felony 2)
Armed Robbery (Conspiracy to Commit)
I.C. 35-42-5-1(a)(1) (Felony 3)
Armed Robbery (Attempt to Commit)
I.C. 35-42-5-1(a)(1) (Felony 3)
Intimidation (Draws or Uses a Deadly Weapon)
I.C. 35-45-2-1(a)(4) (Felony 5)
Pointing a Firearm at Another
I.C. 35-47-4-3(b) (Felony 6)
Investigators believe Pal is the subject that accompanied the decedent at the incident.
Pal will remain in the custody of the Williamson County Jail until the extradition process has been finalized. Once completed, Pal will be transported to the Hamilton County Jail (Noblesville, IN) where he will be held to answer to the above charges.
This remains an ongoing investigation. Citizens are encouraged to contact Detective Spencer Flowers at [email protected] if they have any additional information regarding this case.
*A charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant(s) is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Media Personnel: Since an arrest has been made, any further questions regarding this incident must be directed to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office at (317) 776-8595.
Additionally, media personnel may request a copy of court records (including a probable cause affidavit) from the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office, which is the keeper of those public records.
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Release Date / Time:
April 9, 2023 @ 8:00 p.m.
PRESS RELEASE
NOBLESVILLE, IN – On April 6, 2023, at approximately 10:18 p.m. police officers from the Noblesville Police Department (NPD) responded to 21506 Raccoon Court (Noblesville) in reference to a report of shots fired. Officers arrived on the scene a short time later and located a deceased male near the driveway of the address. The deceased appeared to have suffered several gunshot wounds. An official cause of death will be determined by the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office.
The deceased did not have any identification on his person so his identity was not immediately known. He was identified earlier today as Grayson Aubrey Rhue, 18, of Roswell, Georgia. Next-of-kin notifications have been made.
Investigators processed the scene and interviewed three (3) subjects who were lawfully inside the address at the time of the incident. The subjects were not the homeowners but were guests who were housesitting while the homeowners were away. The subjects were cooperative throughout the investigative process and provided statements to investigators. At the conclusion of their statements, they were released pending further investigation.
Based on information collected thus far, it appears that Rhue came to the front door of the residence and rang the doorbell. There was a brief conversation between the parties and Rhue eventually walked away. A few seconds later Rhue returned to the front door and entered the home. Shortly after entering the home, Rhue allegedly drew a handgun and aimed it at the houseguests. One of the houseguests reportedly drew his handgun and fired several rounds at Rhue. Rhue appeared to immediately flee the house before collapsing just feet from the end of the driveway. Responding officers arrived on the scene a short time later to find Rhue deceased. A handgun was located in close proximity to Rhue and was collected by investigators.
Based on the information gathered to this point, this does not appear to be a random act.
Investigators are attempting to locate another person who was likely with Rhue during the incident. The subject appears to be a male but any other details are limited due to his face and hands appearing to be covered by a mask and gloves.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the NPD Criminal Investigation Division at 317.776.6370 or Detective Spencer Flowers at [email protected] .
Information contained in this release is preliminary and subject to change based on additional findings.
This remains an ongoing investigation. No other information is available at this time.
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Address/Location
Noblesville Police Department
135 S 9th St
Noblesville, IN 46060
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 317-776-6340
Lieutenant Bruce Barnes, Public Information Officer
Professional Standards Division - Noblesville Police Department
[email protected]
317-770-5751
21506 Raccoon Ct
Noblesville, IN 46062