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Man's death declared homicide after Indianapolis police respond for welfare check

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Posted at 8:51 PM, Feb 22, 2022
and last updated 2022-02-28 15:42:36-05

INDIANAPOLIS — A man's death early Tuesday in the city's Englewood neighborhood was declared a homicide after police responded to a home for a welfare check.

IMPD officers found the David Allen Oliver Jr injured while responding about 6 a.m. to the 400 block of North Oakland Avenue, said Officer William Young.

He was later pronounced dead by medics. The Marion County Coroner's Office says Oliver died from gunshot wounds.

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Police did not immediately disclose additional details.

Anyone with more information is urged to contact IMPD Homicide Detective Andrew McKalips at 317-327-3475 or Andrew.McKalips@indy.gov. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS.

This is a developing story.