What happened
A man who was shot on the east side of Indianapolis on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, died on Thursday, October 29, according to WRTV's report[1]. IMPD said he died 16 days after the shooting.
WRTV reported that the shooting happened at about 6:41 p.m. in the 400 block of North Bradley Avenue, in the Treeholm Park area near South Sherman Drive and English Avenue. Beech Grove EMS took him to a hospital in critical condition.
The Marion County Coroner identified him as Elijah D. Radcliff, 20. The case is now being investigated as a homicide. No suspects have been named and no arrests have been reported.
WISH-TV also published the story[2], but it was the same report. IMPD's investigation remains ongoing.
What families should do next
When your family loses someone to violence, you may face several decisions at once. Keep copies of medical, funeral, and insurance records. Ask the investigating agency for the case number, and keep the contact information for anyone who may have relevant records.
A criminal investigation and a civil wrongful death claim are separate. A civil claim does not depend on whether criminal charges are filed. General information about Indiana wrongful death claims can help you understand the issues that may need review.
Records and other evidence can become difficult to locate over time. This guide explains why preserving evidence matters in an injury claim, although the specific evidence in a shooting case will differ from evidence in a vehicle case.
Why location matters in an Indiana claim
The shooting happened in the 400 block of North Bradley Avenue in Indianapolis, in Marion County. IMPD East District is investigating. A civil case would usually be filed in the county where the injury happened or where a defendant lives.
Indiana wrongful death claims are governed by Indiana Code 34-23-1-1[3], and most claims must be filed within two years under Indiana Code 34-11-2-4[4]. Indiana divides fault among those involved under Indiana Code 34-51-2-6[5]. These rules are general, and how they apply depends on the facts and parties in a particular case.
If you are trying to understand a filing deadline, you can review this explanation of Indiana wrongful death deadlines. You should not assume that a criminal investigation pauses a civil deadline.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a Fort Wayne personal injury law firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps people across Indiana who are hurt, and families who have lost someone, because of another person's wrongful conduct.
Chad Delventhal can explain how Indiana wrongful death claims work, identify which deadlines may apply, and discuss the records your family may need. No outcome can be promised in any case. The firm offers 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.
