Indianapolis Man Found Dead in Targeted Shooting Amid Pending Drug Sentencing

An early morning disturbance has culminated in tragedy on the east side of Indianapolis, as 32-year-old Devon Anthony Highbaugh was found fatally shot inside his residence. Officers were summoned to the 7400 block of Hiner Lane around 12:45 a.m. yesterday following reports of gunfire, and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has confirmed the incident as a targeted shooting. According to

WTHR

, Highbaugh was pronounced dead at the scene and detectives are currently without a person of interest or suspect in the case.

As investigations proceed, IMPD Captain Don Weilhammer noted, “The only thing we know for sure is that this residence or this person was targeted. We don’t know why at this present time,” in a statement obtained by

FOX59

. Neighbors described the area as normally peaceful and were surprised by the fatal violence. Despite the quietude of the neighborhood, neighbours claimed they suspected drug activities at the victim’s home and court records revealed Highbaugh was awaiting sentencing for drug charges in Hamilton County at the time of his death.

Furthermore, IMPD has encouraged community members to come forward with any potentially valuable footage or information, reflecting a broader plea for public assistance in solving violent crimes. “I think the community is fed up with violent crime. We can’t do it alone. You’ve heard me say it numerous times,” IMPD Sgt. William Young told

FOX59

. According to neighbors, other witnesses were present in the home during the shooting but were let go after questioning by the authorities.

Police have not established a concrete link between Highbaugh’s anticipated sentencing and his murder, but the timing, has drawn attention to potential connections. Anyone with information pertinent to the case can contact IMPD Homicide Office or Crime Stoppers. IMPD offers immediately anonymity through the Crime Stoppers hotline at (317) 262-TIPS, as mentioned in reporting by

WRTV

.

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