A man has been taken into custody in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on the east side of Indianapolis early Sunday morning, according to the **Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD)**. Investigators have identified **31-year-old Michael Oren** as the suspect in the homicide and have arrested him on a preliminary charge of murder as the investigation continues.
The deadly shooting happened at approximately **6:30 a.m.** in the **3400 block of North Emerson Avenue**. Police responded after receiving a report that a passerby had discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds in a public area. When officers arrived, they found the victim unresponsive. Despite emergency efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim was later identified as **26-year-old Keenan Eugene Poe Jr.** Investigators reported finding numerous shell casings scattered around his body, indicating that multiple shots had been fired. Authorities have not yet determined the exact time the shooting occurred, leaving investigators to piece together the timeline through physical evidence, surveillance footage, and witness statements.
At the time of the incident, IMPD Public Information Officer Drew Brown described the crime scene as especially disturbing because it was located in a busy public area near a gas station where residents regularly pass through. Brown noted that members of the public encountered the victim while beginning their day, underscoring the tragic impact such violent crimes have on the surrounding community.
Following the discovery of the victim, homicide detectives launched an extensive investigation. Officers canvassed the neighborhood, searched for surveillance video from nearby businesses and residences, collected forensic evidence from the scene, and interviewed potential witnesses in an effort to determine what led to the shooting and identify those responsible.
According to IMPD, detectives developed evidence that led them to identify **Michael Oren** as the primary suspect. Investigators subsequently arrested the 31-year-old on a preliminary murder charge. Formal charges will ultimately be determined by the **Marion County Prosecutor’s Office** after reviewing the evidence gathered during the investigation.
Police have not yet released details regarding a possible motive for the shooting or explained whether the suspect and victim knew each other. The investigation remains active as detectives continue gathering additional evidence and encouraging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the **Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department** or **Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana**. Authorities hope that further witness statements and surveillance footage will help establish the full sequence of events surrounding the fatal shooting that claimed Keenan Eugene Poe Jr.’s life.
