Crime
Le Vonta Harvey arrested for the murder in shooting death of Aaron Reid Jr in Marion County
Indianapolis — Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide Unit have arrested a suspect in connection with a New Year’s Eve homicide that claimed the life of an 18-year-old man.
Police announced that Le Vonta Harvey, 19, was taken into custody on an active murder warrant for his alleged involvement in the December 2025 shooting death of Aaron Reid Jr., 18.
According to IMPD, officers from the East District were dispatched at approximately 2:50 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to the 3600 block of Willowood Drive after receiving a report of a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers located Reid Jr. and a juvenile male, both suffering from injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.
Both victims were transported by Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services to a local hospital.
Police confirmed that Reid Jr. succumbed to his injuries the following day.
The juvenile victim’s condition was not released.
IMPD Homicide detectives responded to the scene and initiated an investigation, which included canvassing the area for surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, and collecting forensic evidence.
Over the course of several days, detectives followed up on multiple investigative leads, ultimately identifying Harvey as the suspect.
On January 20, 2026, detectives with the IMPD Violent Crimes Unit, assisted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Marion Police Department, located Harvey in Marion, Indiana, and took him into custody without incident.
Police emphasized that an arrest is merely an accusation, and Harvey is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
PORT JERVIS, N.Y. — February 15, 2026 — The City of Port Jervis Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred shortly after midnight on Hammond Street.
At approximately 12:32 a.m. on February 15, officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the area of 145–147 Hammond Street, located in the city’s Fourth Ward.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 43-year-old Jason Finch suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body following what authorities described as a disturbance.
Finch was transported to Bon Secours Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite lifesaving efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation is being conducted as a homicide and is a coordinated effort involving the New York State Police and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, with additional assistance from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group and the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center.
Authorities have indicated that, at this time, the incident appears to be isolated and there is no known ongoing threat to the public.
Detectives continue to process evidence, conduct interviews, and pursue investigative leads.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Port Jervis Police Department at 845-856-5101. Additional updates will be provided as new information becomes available.