Wednesday morning (11/5/2025) at 6:49 AM, officers with the Whitestown Metropolitan
Police Department (WMPD) responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a “possible” residential
entry in progress at a home in the Heritage subdivision.
Upon arrival, officers encountered an adult female who sustained a gunshot wound, along
with an adult male on the front porch of the residence. Officers acted quickly to secure the
home, and get the female moved to a safe location to attempt life-saving measures, but it
was discovered she was already deceased upon the officers’ arrival. It was later determined
that the individuals attempting to enter the home were members of a cleaning crew who
had mistakenly arrived at the wrong address.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting. The facts gathered
do not support that a residential entry occurred. We want to reassure the community that
this appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to public safety.
The loss of life is always a profound tragedy, and our hearts and prayers go out to all those
affected. WMPD is committed to conducting a thorough and impartial investigation. Our
detectives are interviewing all individuals involved, and our Crime Scene Investigators are
meticulously collecting and analyzing all relevant evidence to understand the full scope of
what occurred.
We are working closely with the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office to ensure every aspect of
this case is handled with care and diligence. Due to the complexity of the investigation, we
anticipate our next official update will be available no sooner than next week.
We understand that incidents like this can cause concern and speculation. We respectfully
ask the public to place their trust in the investigative process and refrain from sharing
unverified information. These cases are often complex and require time to fully understand.
Misinformation can be harmful to those involved and to the integrity of the investigation.
WMPD remains committed to transparency and will provide accurate updates as soon as
they are available. We appreciate the community’s patience and support as we work to
uncover the truth.