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The girls, ages 11, 13 and 14, survived the attack, but “a clear suspect” was never pinpointed and the case went cold — until now. Indianapolis police say investigators using “forensic genetic genealogy” have identified the attacker.

The in-custody death of Herman Whitfield III has been ruled a homicide, according to the Marion County Coroner’s Office

The shooting was reported about 3:20 a.m. at an event hall on the city’s northwest side. Officers found a man dead inside the building while five wounded people went to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.