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Man killed after being 'intentionally' run over by car; suspect in custody: Indianapolis police

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Posted at 1:13 PM, Jun 03, 2022
and last updated 2022-07-01 11:40:52-04

INDIANAPOLIS — A woman was arrested on allegations she killed a man by running him over with a vehicle early Friday on the city's north side, police say.

Andre Smith, 26, was found lying on the ground underneath a vehicle when officers responded to a report of an accident near East 82nd Street and Clearwater Point, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Police and firefighters responded about 12:30 a.m. to the 3900 block of East 82nd Street. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.

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26-year-old Andre Smith

A 26-year-old woman who police have identified as a suspect was at the scene at the time and was taken into custody. On June 9, Marion County prosecutors charged Gaylyn Morris with murder in Smith's death.

Police say the incident stemmed from a suspected domestic dispute. Smith's death is being investigated as a homicide.

Anyone with more information was urged to contact IMPD Detective Gregory Shue at 317-327-3475 or Gregory.Shue@indy.gov. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477 (TIPS) or online.