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Samaria Blackwell dreamed of becoming a police officer. Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 1:44 PM EDT April 26, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS — NOTE: Rich Nye's interview with Samaria's father will air Monday evening on 13News at 5. The family of one of the youngest victim's in the FedEx mass shooting is laying the young woman to rest on Monday. Samaria Blackwell, 19, loved playing basketball and soccer to being a lifeguard for Indy Parks. She also dreamed of becoming a police officer. The Avon Police Department is collecting patches from departments around the country in...

Opinions | Red-flag laws are great, but another available legal tool may be as effective Jeffrey Swanson, Paul Paul Appelbaum © Jeff Dean/AFP/Getty Images Family members of Karli Smith, who died in the attack at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis April 15, attend a vigil Sunday in the city to remember the eight people killed by a former FedEx employee. Indiana enacted one of the country’s first red-flag laws, but it hasn’t always been used when needed. As researchers who study gun violence, we’re puzzled that the law was not invoked in the case of Brandon Hole, the 19...

Family and friends of Karli Smith gathered Saturday to say goodbye to the beloved 19-year-old, who was one of eight people killed in last week's FedEx shooting. More than 100 people gathered at The Blended Church, on the west side of Indianapolis. Guests were greeted with ribbons and a "celebration of life" booklet, with pictures and notes to Smith, chronicling her "deep love and affection" for her siblings and "go-getter attitude." Her grandma wrote about how she still wears an engraved bracelet crafted by Smith.  At least 35 people — including Smith's mother, Karen Smith — wo...

Apr 22, 2021 / 09:45 PM EST INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — News 8 on Thursday night honored the Family and friends of those lost shared memories of their loved ones. The victims have been identified as Matthew R. Alexander, 32; Samaria Blackwell, 19; Amarjeet Johal, 66; Jasvinder Kaur, 50; Jaswinder Singh, 68; Amarjit Sekhon, 48; Karli Smith, 19; and John Steve Weisert, 74. Police say the shooter, a former FedEx employee, took his own life. Also, a panel discussed what the tragedy means to families and the community, and offered some advice on how to cope with loss. Previous coverage

FedEx shooting: Sikhs in Indianapolis are grieving. Investigate if hate played a role. We know the shooter had a troubled past, but as our nation heals, embrace what makes us similar to each other. Kanwal Prakash "KP" Singh Opinion contributor The city of Indianapolis continues to mourn. Last Thursday, eight souls were taken from us in a senseless act of violence. We know their names: Matthew R. Alexander, Samaria Blackwell, Amarjeet Johal, Jasvinder Kaur, Jaswinder Singh, Amarjit Sekhon, Karli Smith and John Weisert. We continue to honor their memories, and keep their families in our praye...