In the summer of 2012, the life of 24-year-old Lavonne D. Harrod was tragically cut short in a burst of violence that also claimed the life of his younger half-brother, 21-year-old Andre Stennette-Harrod. The brothers were together in a car in Indianapolis on the evening of June 17th, or the early morning hours of June 18th, when they were fatally shot.
They had just left an event at the Cloud 9 nightclub and were stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of West 38th Street and Georgetown Road when the shooting occurred.
In the immediate aftermath, investigators from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department worked to piece together the events leading up to the homicides. Detectives began exploring the possibility that an altercation at the nightclub may have been the catalyst for the deadly encounter. However, it was unclear if Lavonne and Andre were directly involved in any dispute, or if they were simply caught in the crossfire of a conflict involving others. The family later heard speculation that the shooting may have stemmed from a road rage incident.
As the initial shock gave way to grief, the families of the two young men were left to grapple with their devastating loss. In the weeks and months that followed, they made emotional public pleas for anyone with information to come forward and speak with law enforcement. Despite their efforts and the ongoing police investigation, the trail began to grow cold. As of late 2012, no arrests had been made in connection with the murders of Lavonne D. Harrod and Andre Stennette-Harrod, and the case remained unsolved, leaving a painful void for their loved ones and community. There is no publicly available information to suggest that any suspects have been arrested or charged in the years since the double homicide.
