Crime
20-year-old Jason Powell arrested in shooting death of 23-year-old Shannon Campbell on south side
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide Detectives have arrested 20-year-old Jason Powell for his alleged involvement in the January 3, 2025 murder of 23-year-old Shannon Campbell and the attempted murder of a second individual.
On Friday, January 3, 2025, shortly after 3:30 p.m., IMPD Southwest District officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1800 block of Howard Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two adult males outside with gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services arrived at the scene, where Shannon Campbell was tragically pronounced dead.
The second victim, who sustained critical injuries, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
IMPD Homicide Detectives immediately launched an investigation, gathering critical information from the scene.
Detectives quickly identified a suspect vehicle through available technology and additional investigative techniques.
The investigation led to the identification of Jason Powell as the primary suspect in the case. On Monday, January 13, 2025, members of the IMPD Violent Crimes Unit (VCU), with the assistance of IMPD SWAT, located Powell in the 2800 block of Ludwig Avenue. He was taken into custody without incident.
Following consultation with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO), Powell was arrested and preliminarily charged with murder and attempted murder. The MCPO will review the case and make the final decision on formal charges.
Authorities emphasize that an arrest and charges are allegations at this stage, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
This case highlights the IMPD’s commitment to using advanced technology and investigative techniques to swiftly address violent crime and bring suspects to justice.
Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact IMPD Homicide Detectives or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS.
DALLAS, Texas – Surveillance video captures the moment 17-year-old Tracy Haynes entered a classroom, then returned to the hallway where he opened fire on a group of students before fleeing the scene.
Four students were injured, including three with gunshot wounds, after a shooting occurred Tuesday afternoon at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in southern Dallas.
The incident marks the second shooting on the same campus in just over a year.
Dallas Independent School District (DISD) officials said the shooting was reported at approximately 1:00 p.m., prompting an immediate and large-scale emergency response.
Students were seen evacuating the main school building as police worked to secure the scene and search for the suspect.
According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, four students — ranging in age from 15 to 18 years old — were transported to area hospitals.
Three of the students sustained gunshot wounds, while a fourth suffered a musculoskeletal injury to the lower body.
Their injuries were described as ranging from serious to non-life-threatening.
“This is the unthinkable — and sadly, it’s becoming all too familiar,” said DISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde during a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
“No student, teacher, or parent should have to fear violence in a place meant for learning.”
The suspected gunman was identified shortly after the incident, and by 9:32 p.m., 17-year-old Tracy Haynes was taken into custody and booked into the Dallas County Jail.
He is charged with aggravated assault – mass shooting, and his bail was set at $600,000.
It is unclear at this time whether Haynes has obtained legal representation.
Officials confirmed the firearm used in the shooting did not enter the building during the school’s primary intake period, when students are screened through metal detectors and subject to clear backpack policies.
However, authorities declined to say how the weapon entered the premises, or what events led to the shooting inside the school.
“We can confirm that this was not a failure of our staff, of our protocols, or the equipment in place,” said Assistant Chief Christina Smith with the DISD Police Department. “But this is still a very fluid and ongoing investigation.”
More than 20 law enforcement units responded to the shooting, including Dallas ISD Police, the Dallas Police Department, and federal partners from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Texas Governor Greg Abbott was briefed on the situation and offered state resources to assist in the aftermath.
In response to the incident, district leaders announced that classes would be canceled for the remainder of the week, and counseling services would be made available to all students and staff affected by the shooting.
A reunification site was quickly established at Eagles Stadium, where parents were asked to bring photo identification to retrieve their children.
This incident comes almost exactly one year after a student was shot inside a classroom at Wilmer-Hutchins High School, further heightening concerns over school safety in the district.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information related to the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.