Discovery of the Crime Scene

On the morning of September 14, 2016, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to a distressing call. A passerby had reported a lifeless body inside a vehicle near the intersection of Montery Road and Delmont Drive on the city's east side. Upon arrival, officers discovered 22-year-old Tiara Roberson, who had been fatally shot. Multiple bullet holes were evident in the car, indicating a violent attack. Authorities were uncertain whether Tiara was inside or outside the vehicle when the shooting occurred. 

Victim's Background and Community Response

Tiara Roberson was not known to reside in the area where her body was found, leading investigators to question what had brought her to that location. The community was shaken by the incident, with residents expressing concerns over safety and the tragic loss of a young life. Vigils were held in her memory, and community leaders called for justice and increased efforts to curb violence in the city....Read More