INCIDENT TYPE: Homicide Investigation
INCIDENT LOCATION: 5027 Eagles Watch Drive, Northwest District
INDIANAPOLIS- Just after 3:50 p.m. on February 27,2020, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to 5027 Eagles Watch Drive in response to a 911 caller stating they heard what appeared to be shots fired in the area. When Officers arrived, they located an unresponsive male. Pike EMS responded and pronounced the male deceased on scene.
Homicide Detectives responded and began canvassing the area and speaking to witnesses. Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to assist in identifying and collecting potential forensic evidence. The Marion County Coroner’s Office (MCCO) assisted and determined the exact manner and cause of death. The MCCO determined this case to be a homicide. The deceased was identified as Jeremiah Harden.
On March 6th, 2020, IMPD Homicide and Violent Crimes Detectives executed a search warrant in the 6900 block of Holly Springs Place. 21-year-old Daniel Blackwell was arrested for his alleged involvement in this case. Blackwell was arrested for murder, felony murder and robbery. The Marion County Prosecutors Office will review the case and make a charging decision.
A charge of a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
*Attached is a photo of Daniel Blackwell
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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