INCIDENT TYPE: Homicide Arrest
INCIDENT LOCATION: 3430 E. 38th Street
ASSIGNED DETECTIVE: Det. Christopher Higgins [email protected]
**Media inquiries must be made to the IMPD Public Affairs Office**
INDIANAPOLIS – On Friday, May 19, 2023, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Homicide detectives arrested 23-year-old Cynthia Lewis for her alleged role in the death of 23-year-old Deante McKinzie.
On Wednesday, May 18, 2023, just before 10:00 pm, IMPD North District officers responded to the 3400 E. 38th Street on a report of a person shot. Officers arrived and learned that the victim had already been self-transported to an area hospital. Shortly after arrival to the hospital the victim was unfortunately pronounced deceased by medical staff. While on the scene officers did locate a crime scene at the location they were dispatched to.
IMPD homicide detectives responded to the scene to begin the investigation. The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to identify and collect potential forensic evidence. The Marion County Coroner’s Office (MCCO) will assist and determine the exact cause and manner of death.
IMPD homicide detectives continued their investigation and identified the alleged suspect. On Friday, May 19, 2023, IMPD homicide detectives announced the arrest of Lewis for her alleged involvement. Lewis was charged with Murder.
The Marion County Prosecutors office will review the case and make a final charging decision.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective Christopher Higgins at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or e-mail him at [email protected]
**Media inquiries must be made to the IMPD Public Affairs Office**
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.
At the time of this release a booking photo was not available.
Case# IP230046856
