What was reported
A 59-year-old woman was found dead in a home in the 2300 block of Calhoun Street on the near southeast side of Indianapolis early on Monday, October 12, 2026. WRTV reported[1] that IMPD officers were called at about 4:52 a.m. The home is near S. Keystone Avenue and E. Raymond Street.
Officers found the woman dead with trauma, according to WRTV. WIBC also reported[2] that the death is being investigated as a homicide. The Marion County Coroner's Office will determine the cause and manner of death.
Police have not said how the woman was injured, and the cause of death has not been determined. No suspects had been identified or detained as of Tuesday, October 13, according to WRTV. The IMPD Homicide investigation remains ongoing. WISH-TV published a report on the investigation[3].
What families can do next
When someone dies in a violent incident, you may have more questions than answers during the first days. Write down what you know while it is fresh, including relevant times and the names of anyone who may have information.
Keep copies of paperwork from police or the coroner's office, along with records of funeral and other expenses. Ask the investigating agency how and when reports can be requested. Homicide investigations can take time, and a family considering a civil claim may also want to learn why preserving available evidence matters.
Why location matters in an Indiana claim
This death occurred in the 2300 block of Calhoun Street in Indianapolis, in Marion County. A civil case arising there would ordinarily be filed in Marion County or where a defendant is located.
Indiana's wrongful death statutes, including Ind. Code 34-23-1-1 and Ind. Code 34-23-1-2, govern civil claims after a death. Claims generally must be filed within two years, and Indiana's general two-year limitations period for injury claims appears in Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. Families can read more about Indiana wrongful death filing deadlines, but the deadline in a particular matter depends on its facts.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office in Fort Wayne helps Indiana families who have lost someone because of another person's wrongdoing. Attorney Chad Delventhal can explain how Indiana wrongful death claims work, what records may matter, and which deadlines may apply. Insurance companies and other defendants may aggressively defend civil claims, so careful preparation matters. No outcome can be promised in any case.
If you want to discuss your circumstances, you can learn about the firm's wrongful death practice or request a free case evaluation.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
