An Indianapolis man was found guilty of shooting and killing five people, including a pregnant woman, in 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man was found guilty of murder on Friday hit the dead related to Prosecutors said five people were present, including family members and a pregnant woman who was about to give birth.

His conviction, following a 5-day trial, came months after a trial. The judge declared a mistrial In his first trial after a witness verbally confronted Childs in front of the jury.

Childs, 21, was arrested a day after the incident. January 2021 shoot Inside a home in Indianapolis. Childs’ father, Raymond Childs Jr., was involved in the attack. (42) killed; stepmother Kezzie Childs, 42; the couple’s daughter, Rita Childs, 13; son Elijah Childs, 18; and Elijah’s girlfriend, 19-year-old Kiara Hawkins, died in the hospital along with her unborn son.

The killings followed an argument about Childs, who was 17 at the time, staying out late, according to court records. Prosecutors said Childs regularly went from room to room shooting victims.

Childs’ 15-year-old brother was also shot but survived after running away from the house to escape the gunfire.

“What happened in that house is as incomprehensible today as it was in 2021,” prosecutor Ryan Mears said Friday. He said the verdict provided “justice for the victims of this terrible crime.”

“It has been an incredibly difficult journey for the family and friends of the six people we tragically lost,” Mears said. “I am proud of our prosecution team, law enforcement officers, and witnesses who remained committed to our victims.” when faced with difficulties.”

The boy’s sentencing was set for January 7. It is stated that the child faces a prison sentence of 40 to 65 years for each murder charge, 20 to 40 years for attempted murder and 1 to 6 years for the gun crime.

A phone message seeking comment to Childs’ attorney was not immediately answered Friday.