On December 27, 2025, Muncie Police officers responded to a shooting at a home in the 1100 block of East 29th Street, Muncie, Indiana. They found 28-year-old Marcus Brown Jr. with multiple gunshot wounds in the doorway. He was transported to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police investigation determined that Brown, while armed, forced entry by kicking in the front door, reportedly yelling "police." Damage to the door was consistent with forced entry. The homeowne