Crime
Family Seeks Justice After Breanna Howell Found Shot to Death in Clark Road Willows Apartments
Gary, Indiana – The family of Breanna Howell is demanding justice after the woman was found dead on the morning of March 19, 2025, at the Willows Apartments on Clark Road.
According to Myonnha Prince, Howell’s sister, Breanna was last seen when their brother dropped her off at the apartment of Jaequan Washington the night before.
The following morning, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the family received a devastating call informing them that Breanna had been found dead.
Prince told Channel2 NOW that after Howell’s death, Washington ceased all communication with the family, ignoring phone calls and text messages.
Additionally, he allegedly deleted all photos and posts related to Howell from his social media accounts.
While the exact circumstances of Howell’s death remain under investigation, her family believes she suffered physical abuse before being shot.
Prince stated that the last photo of Howell showed visible injuries, including a busted lip, swelling on her face, and an apparent head injury.
Howell was reportedly shot twice—once in the back and once in the chest.
“We don’t know exactly what happened that night, but we do know that my sister was beaten before she was shot and killed,” Prince said. “Now, we just want justice for Breanna.”
The family has been trying to reach Washington or his relatives, urging him to turn himself in.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether Washington is a suspect, but the case remains under active investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact local law enforcement.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.