INCIDENT TYPE: Homicide Arrest
INCIDENT LOCATION: 2200 Barnor Dr
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INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives arrest Shantell Taylor (33) for her alleged involvement in the shooting death of Harry Taliefer (13) on 07/12/2018.
On 07/12/2018, just before 11:00 p.m., officers with the IMPD were dispatched to the 2200 block of Barnor Drive on a large Disturbance. While on the way officers were informed by dispatch that there was a possible person shot. When officers arrived they located Harry suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Riley Children’s Hospital by Indianapolis EMS in critical condition. Despite the best life-saving efforts by medical staff, the juvenile male died from his injuries.
IMPD Homicide Detectives responded and began canvassing the area for evidence and speaking with potential witnesses. During the course of the investigation they were able to identify Taylor as allegedly being involved in the shooting death of Harry. Taylor turned herself in to police on 07/14/2018. She was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to the City-County Building lock-up facility for processing. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will review the case and make a charging decision.
Detectives would like to thank the IMPD Violent Crimes Unit, Gang Unit, and Marion County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit, for their tireless efforts which was critical in encouraging Taylor to turn herself in and without incident.
Anyone with information should call the IMPD Homicide Branch 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.
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 that of the suspect, Shantell Taylor.
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