In the early hours of July 5, 2025, the festive atmosphere of Indianapolis's Fourth of July celebrations was shattered by a mass shooting in the heart of downtown. The incident, which occurred around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Illinois and Washington Street, claimed the life of 16-year-old Xavion Jackson and 15-year-old Azareaon S. Cole. Five other individuals, ranging in age from 15 to 21, were also wounded in the burst of gunfire. For Xavion's mother, the tragedy was compounded by the
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