James Howell joined WRTV as a digital content producer in March 2022.
INDIANAPOLIS — The owner of one of Indy's most popular and well-known soul food restaurants has died. George Nelson Sr., 56, was fatally shot on Wednesday outside of Pa and Ma's Backyard BBQ restaurant in the 2600 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street on the northwest side of the city. According to IMPD, Nelson was shot and taken to a local hospital in critical condition, where he later died.
George Nelson speaks to WRTV in 2020Pa and Ma's Backyard BBQ restaurant, owned by Nelson and his family, was originally located in the 3400 block of College Avenue, but recently moved to the location on Dr. MLK Jr. Street. According to IMPD, shortly before midnight, three suspects were detained in the 2000 block of N. Bancroft Street after a separate shots fired incident. One of those three suspects were arrested on preliminary charges related to Nelson's death.
Indiana's Latest Headlines
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: A Pig Roast, Paella and Backyard BBQHere's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: 8th Annual Summer Beer Olympics at SpindleTap Brewery Saturday, 10 a.m. arrivals and registrations 10622 Hirsch Blending camaraderie and spirit with craft beer and competition, Spindletap’s 8th Annual Summer Beer Olympics kicks off the party games at 10:30 a.m...
Read more »
LeBron James could end up a Celtics owner as Fenway Sports considers purchase: sourcesThere is a chance the Celtics and Red Sox may soon have the same owner.
Read more »
Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Makes First Comments on Drafting Bronny JamesLakers owner Jeanie Buss made her first comments about the team drafting Bronny James.
Read more »
Exclusive: Jeanie Buss’ First Comments Since Lakers Drafted Bronny JamesLakers owner Jeanie Buss made her first comments about the team drafting Bronny James.
Read more »
This Underrated Supernatural Thriller Delivers One of Horror's Best Opening SequencesJames Badge Dale as James Lasombra from The Empty Man against a red background
Read more »
MLB owner sued for stealing sand from Malibu beachA lawsuit has been filed against Milwaukee Brewers billionaire owner Mark Attanasio by his next-door neighbor James Kohlberg, claiming the owner is using machines to steal sand.
Read more »