JaSean Artell Harris, a 23-year-old Black male from Indianapolis, Indiana, tragically lost his life on April 16, 2019, in a shooting that also left a woman wounded. The incident took place around 8:30 p.m. in a parking lot situated in the 1100 block of East 16th Street, near the Monon Lofts apartments. When officers arrived at the scene, they found both Harris and a 21-year-old female victim with gunshot wounds.
Both individuals were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, JaSean Harris was pronounced dead. The Marion County Coroner's Office later confirmed that his death was a homicide resulting from the shooting. The female victim was reported to be in a stable condition following the incident.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department initiated a homicide investigation into the death of Harris. While public records indicate that a case for murder was filed, specific details regarding any arrests made, the identity of any suspect or suspects, or the outcome of any subsequent legal proceedings, including trials or convictions, have not been made available in online sources. The investigation into the shooting was ongoing, and authorities at the time encouraged anyone with information to come forward.
