Fishers, IN – A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred during a party in Fishers. The shooting took place on March 16, when a 24-year-old man, identified as Cameron Doaks, was shot multiple times.
Caleb Weis, 26, has been named as the primary suspect in the case. He was charged with multiple offenses following an altercation that led to Doaks’s shooting, which was classified as a homicide.
Weis’s arrest warrant was attempted to be served on November 6. During that encounter, he was shot by an officer and remains hospitalized.
Court documents detail statements made by Weis following the shooting. In interviews conducted between March and May, inquiries found discrepancies in his account, raising concerns among officials.
Weis maintained that he acted in self-defense during the incident at an Airbnb, where a confrontation with Doaks and another man occurred.
On the night of the shooting, officers responded to reports at approximately 11:39 PM and discovered Doaks unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.
At the scene, police recovered evidence including shell casings and a gun found under Doaks. Eyewitness accounts confirmed the sound of gunfire during the party, which escalated tensions.
Weis expressed anxiety at the scene, repeatedly stating his disbelief over the events. His account positioned him as the victim of aggression, asserting that the men he confronted brandished firearms.
The following interview revealed conflicting statements from Weis, including a claim that he shot Doaks out of compassion, likening it to putting a suffering deer out of its misery.
Prosecutors noted his constant references to Doaks’ state as indicative of intent to kill. The chaos of that night stemmed from misunderstanding, as Doaks believed Weis was attempting to steal his vehicle.
After thorough examination, Weis faced charges including murder and attempted murder on November 5. His hospital stay continues following the incident with law enforcement.