FISHERS, IN – Police have named a 26-year-old man as a suspect in the fatal shooting of Cameron Doaks, 24, at a party in Fishers earlier this year, according to recently released court records.
The deadly incident unfolded late on March 16, when police responded to an emergency call on Apple Blossom Road. Arriving officers found Doaks lying on the ground with several gunshot wounds to both his head and torso. A firearm was discovered beneath him, and Doaks was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Witnesses told investigators that the residence, rented for a party, had descended into chaos after a dispute began in the driveway. One of the partygoers, Caleb Weis, reportedly became embroiled in an argument with Doaks and another individual. According to police interviews, the confrontation escalated quickly, with accusations exchanged that Weis was attempting to steal someone’s car.
During early questioning, Weis told investigators that Doaks and another man had threatened him with guns. He said he drew his own weapon and fired, insisting that he acted out of fear for his life. “Never in my life, bro,” Weis reportedly exclaimed repeatedly as officers arrived and secured the scene.
Multiple shell casings and bullet fragments were recovered both inside and outside the house, suggesting an exchange of gunfire. Forensic analysis linked one bullet that struck a neighbor’s light fixture to the weapon found beneath Doaks.
Over the course of several interviews between March and May, Weis provided investigators with varied accounts of what occurred that night. In one later interview, he claimed he saw Doaks wounded and struggling to breathe on the ground and expressed concern that Doaks might still pose a threat. Weis acknowledged firing a final shot, telling investigators he did not want to let a person continue suffering. He reportedly likened the act to putting an injured animal out of its misery.
Detectives also learned that Weis had concerns about being set up and robbed, telling police he was a social media influencer known for showcasing expensive clothing. He admitted he did not know most party guests and speculated some may have planned to target him.
By early November, authorities said they felt they had enough evidence to file charges. On November 5, prosecutors in Hamilton County formally charged Weis with an array of crimes, including murder, attempted murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated battery, and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon.
The next day, as police attempted to take Weis into custody, he was critically injured in an officer-involved shooting and taken to a hospital, where he remains under care.
Investigators continue to review the sequence of events and the evidence collected, including interviews, surveillance footage, and forensic reports. The case highlights complexities that arise when multiple accounts and shifting statements must be weighed in a deadly encounter.
Weis has not yet appeared in court due to his current medical condition. The investigation into both the homicide and the subsequent shooting remains active.