A tragedy took place inside an Indianapolis apartment, which has left investigators searching for answers after a mother fatally shot her 9-year-old son before she died by suicide.
The case has drawn even more attention after a social media post from years earlier resurfaced, revealing an unsettling connection to Lindsay Clancy’s high-profile murder case after she was accused of killing her own children in January 2023.
Keep scrolling to find out everything we know about the heartbreaking case so far, below:
Shatayvia Alisha Calderon and Son Julian Were Found Dead Inside Their Apartment
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a reported shooting around 1 p.m. on October 19, 2026, at an apartment complex near 46th Street and Eagle Creek Parkway, according to WTHR.
When officers arrived, they discovered Shatayvia Alisha Calderon and her son, Julian Calderon, with gunshot wounds inside the home. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet disclosed how much time passed between the shooting and when the pair were found.
A gun was recovered inside the apartment, police said, and detectives spoke with a “cooperative witness” during the course of their investigation. It is not currently clear how the witness knew Shatayvia and Julian or whether the person was inside the apartment at the time of the shooting.
Police Believe Shatayvia Calderon Killed Her Son Before Dying by Suicide
Investigators determined the deaths were a murder-suicide, with detectives concluding that the mother “killed her son and then herself.”
A motive has not been identified, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s spokesperson acknowledged that there are still “lots of questions” surrounding the case, though they stressed that investigators do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the surrounding community.
“We’d like to remind our community of available resources for those struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide,” the spokesperson said in a statement to the outlet.
Officer Drew Brown echoed that sentiment while addressing the public response to the deaths.
“This is unthinkable. And we’re here to not only investigate, but to provide resources, as well. Not only here on scene, but in the days, weeks that follow this,” Brown said.
Shatayvia Calderon Shared a GoFundMe for Lindsay Clancy’s Family in 2023
In the days after the shooting, a social media post from Shatayvia’s past resurfaced, drawing an eerie connection to another case that captured national attention. Nearly three years before Shatayvia killed her son, she shared a GoFundMe post supporting the family of Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children in January 2023.
Shatayvia took to Facebook on January 29, 2023, to post a fundraiser link benefiting Lindsay’s ex-husband, Patrick Clancy. The page was created so the public could help the family navigate what they described as an “unimaginable tragedy.”
While Shatayvia did not include a caption alongside the GoFundMe link, the fundraiser page itself explained that the “extended Clancy Family” was asking the public to “offer support for Patrick as he navigates an unimaginable tragedy.”
“We appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and outreach in support,” the family added on the fundraiser page.
Lindsay Clancy’s Case Ended in a Mistrial Weeks Before the Indianapolis Shooting
Shatayvia’s post of support came years before Lindsay stood trial for the alleged murders of her three children this past summer. The high-profile case was declared a mistrial on September 4, 2026, after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
The timing of the mistrial — just weeks before the Indianapolis shooting — added another layer of unease to the resurfaced Facebook post, though police have not indicated whether the connection factors into their investigation. Authorities have not shared a suspected motive for Shatayvia’s actions.
Indianapolis Police Are Asking for the Public’s Help
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Officials have asked that tipsters contact Detective Carl Clark II at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475. Those with information can also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
Officer Brown reiterated that investigators are focused on supporting the surrounding community in the aftermath of the deaths, emphasizing that resources will remain available in the weeks ahead. The spokesperson for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department added that while the case has raised many unanswered questions, there is no indication of a continued danger to the public, and the shooting is being treated as an isolated incident.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
