In the late hours of a Sunday evening, tragedy struck on the Borman Expressway in Lake Station, Indiana, forever altering the lives of those who knew Twon Jones. On September 21, 2020, the 28-year-old man was driving his black 2004 Lincoln eastbound on Interstate 80/94 when gunfire erupted, shattering the nighttime quiet. The vehicle, riddled with bullet holes, came to a rest against the center median near the Ripley Street exit.
When Indiana State Police troopers arrived at the scene
shortly before 11:30 p.m., they found Jones bleeding but initially responsive. As they administered first aid, his condition worsened, and he was rushed to St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. Despite the efforts of medical staff, Twon Jones succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead in the early hours of the following morning.
The investigation into the homicide was immediately taken over by the Indiana State Police. Investigators found multiple shell casings on the expressway, a grim testament to the violence that had unfolded. The eastbound lanes of the busy interstate were shut down for several hours as detectives scoured the area for evidence. In the days that followed, authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for Jones's death.
As of late 2025, the investigation into the murder of Twon Jones remains ongoing. Despite the passage of time, no arrests have been publicly announced, nor have any suspects been formally identified or charged in connection with the shooting. The case stands as an open and active homicide investigation, leaving a family without answers and a community searching for justice. The Indiana State Police continue to seek information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has knowledge of the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting on that tragic night.
