IMPD seeks help identifying suspect in Christmas Day homicide at Motor 8 Inn

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is asking for help in the search for a homicide suspect.

Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Christmas Day sometime between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. at the Motor 8 Inn in the 3700 block of North Shadeland Avenue.

Officers found Sherman Skipper, 39, had suffered some kind of trauma. The coroner’s office later determined he died from “multiple sharp force injuries.”

If anyone recognizes the suspect or has any information regarding the case, contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477