A home on Indianapolis’ near northwest side became the focus of a death investigation Tuesday evening after police found a man and a woman dead, authorities said. Officers were called to the 1200 block of Congress Avenue, where the two victims were discovered. The Marion County Coroner’s Office will determine the official manners and causes of death.
According to WTHR, IMPD officers responded around 6 p.m. on April 14 to the 1200 block of Congress Avenue and found 51-year-old Rafael Rosado Roman dead outside from an apparent suicide. An unnamed woman was discovered unresponsive inside the home and was pronounced dead at the scene. IMPD said the case appears to be an isolated incident and that everyone involved has been accounted for.
Detectives are asking anyone who might know more about what happened to contact Detective Bradley Hinshaw at 317-327-3475 or email [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
Broader context
Violent crime continues to weigh on Indianapolis. IMPD recorded at least 72 homicides in the first half of 2025, highlighting the city’s ongoing public-safety challenges, according to reporting by WIBC. Murder-suicides account for only a portion of those killings but are frequently associated with intimate-partner situations and serious mental-health strain.
Investigative steps
IMPD investigators processed the scene while the coroner prepares to examine the victims and order autopsies, authorities said. Per WTHR, officers emphasized there is no ongoing threat to the public and encouraged neighbors to review any doorbell or security camera footage and share relevant video with investigators.
If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by dialing or texting 988. Local mental-health organizations and victim-support groups can also provide confidential assistance.
