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Run Type: Murder Arrest
Incident Location: 1267 W. 29th Street
Community Message:
INDIANAPOLIS – On March 22, 2018, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide Detectives arrested 48 year-old Jason Hancock of Brownsburg, IN for his alleged involvement in the murder of Michael Marks.
The Marion County Prosecutor's Office will make the final charging decision. Additionally, the Probable Cause Affidavit will be available after their process is complete.
Anyone with additional information should call the IMPD Homicide Unit at 317-327-3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS. Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous and not available for public release.
This release may be updated as more information becomes available. The case number (PD18021682) is included for your convenience.
A charge of a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
*Note: The attached booking photo is from a February, 2018 arrest.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Sgt. Christopher Wilburn
Public Affairs Office
317-327-3747
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INCIDENT TYPE: DOA
INCIDENT LOCATION: 1200 W 29th St
COMMUNITY MESSAGE:
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives are on-scene of a death investigation where a male was found deceased inside a building.
Just after 7:30 a.m. on 03/21/2018, Homicide detectives were conducting a follow-up on an investigation when they discovered the body of a deceased male inside a building on the city’s west side. The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to assist with identifying and collecting potential forensic evidence. The Marion County Coroner’s Office (MCCO) will be assisting in determining the exact manner and cause of death of the male. The male’s name will be released by the MCCO once the male has been identified and their next-of-kin has been notified.
Anyone with information about this incident should call the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.
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