Crime
Anthony Rome Harlin Jr killed after shooting on east side of Indianapolis
A shooting on Indianapolis’ east side Monday night resulted in the death of a man, identified as Anthony Rome Harlin Jr .
Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to reports of a person shot in the 8700 block of East Washington Street around 6 p.m.
Upon arrival, they found Anthony suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders transported Anthony to a nearby hospital, but despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The incident occurred at a Phillips 66 gas station, as determined by investigative crews.
IMPD homicide detectives, along with the Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency and the Marion County Coroner’s Office, are working together on the case.
The coroner’s office is expected to confirm the identity of the deceased following proper notification of his family.
IMPD has urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Detective Douglas Swails can be reached at (317) 327-3475 or via email at Douglas.Swails@indy.gov. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana by calling (317) 262-8477, using the P3Tips mobile app, or visiting www.CrimeTips.org.
Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the shooting and are appealing for community assistance to solve the case.
Crime
Two Children, Ages 9 and 10, Charged in Brutal Assault and Attempted Murder of 5-Year-Old A’Marie Jones in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two children, ages 9 and 10, have been formally charged in connection with the brutal assault and attempted murder of a 5-year-old girl A’marie Jones in Cleveland last month, according to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
Prosecutors confirmed that the 9-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl are facing serious felony charges, including attempted murder, rape, felonious assault, kidnapping, and strangulation.
Because of their ages, both suspects are being charged as juveniles.
The alleged attack occurred on September 13 in a field near East 148th Street and St. Clair Avenue, where investigators say the young victim was discovered severely injured.
The child’s mother, Antavia Kennibrew, previously told that her daughter suffered catastrophic injuries, describing the scene as “unbelievable.” Kennibrew said she had dropped her daughter off at a relative’s home near East 145th Street and St. Clair Avenue that day.
At some point, the 5-year-old reportedly wandered out of the house alone before being attacked.
“When I saw her, she was unrecognizable,” Kennibrew said. “Her hair was scalped from her head. She had bruises and blood all over her body. Her eyes were filled with blood, her lips and mouth were swollen and bleeding, and her nails were filled with dirt and debris.”
First responders rushed the child to the hospital for emergency treatment. Officials say she continues to recover but has suffered severe physical, emotional, and psychological trauma. She is now undergoing ongoing therapy and counseling.
Due to the extreme sensitivity of the case and the involvement of minors, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office has declined to release further details, citing the ongoing investigation and the need to protect the victim’s privacy.
“The investigation remains active,” prosecutors said, noting that authorities are still reviewing evidence and gathering additional information.
Kennibrew says her focus now is on helping her daughter heal:
“I just want her to be able to live like a normal 5-year-old again.”
Cleveland police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault.