Run Type: Dead On Arrival
Incident Date: 11/20/2017
Incident Location: 7500 Ballinshire S
Involved Citizen: Dr. Kevin Rodgers
Arrested: Ka’ron Bickham (18), juvenile male
Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department arrested two individuals for Felony Murder and Burglary related to the Criminal Homicide of Dr. Kevin Rodgers that occurred on November 20, 2017. On 12/14/2017, 18-year-old Ka’ron Bickham-Hurst was arrested along with a juvenile. No Probable Cause has been filed and there will be no additional updates at this time. This is still an ongoing investigation.
*Note: No booking photos available at this time
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INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives are investigating after a man is found dead inside a residence on the city's northwest side.
Just after 12 p.m. on 11/20/2017, officers with the IMPD were dispatched to the 7500 block of Ballinshire S, on reports of DOA. Responding officers arrived along with Pike Township Medics, who located an unresponsive male victim suffering from signs of trauma. Medics pronounced the victim dead on-scene.
Homicide detectives responded to the scene and began canvassing the area for witnesses. The Indianapolis – Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to assist with identifying and collecting potential forensic evidence. The Marion County Coroner’s Office (MCCO) will be assisting and will determine the exact manner and cause of death. The name of the victim can be obtained from the MCCO after proper next-of-kin notification has been made.
Detectives urge anyone with information to call the Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.
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