INCIDENT TYPE: Homicide Arrest
INCIDENT LOCATION: 3700 E. 82nd Street, North District
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) make an arrest in the shooting death which occurred late yesterday evening in the 3700 block of East 82nd Street.
Just before 11:30 p.m., on June 4, 2019, IMPD North District Officers were dispatched to the area of 3700 E. 82nd Street on a report of a person shot. When officers arrived, they located an adult male who had been shot. Indianapolis EMS responded and transported the male to an area hospital in critical condition. Despite the best life-saving efforts provided by medical staff, the male victim died from his injuries.
Homicide detectives responded and immediately began canvassing the area for witnesses. The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to assist in identifying and collecting potential forensic evidence. The Marion County Coroner will be assisting and will determine the exact manner and cause of death. The MCCO will release the name of the victim once proper next-of-kin notification has been made.
Detectives worked through the night diligently interviewing witnesses and gathering statements. Homicide detectives arrested 25-year-old Jean Eyongegbe for his alleged involvement in this incident. The Marion County Prosecutors Officer will review the case and make a final charging decision.
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.
A charge of a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
*Note: Booking photo is being withheld at this time for investigative reasons
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