Press Release: NPD #2020-11519 Shooting Investigation & Arrest (15552 Herriman Blvd., Noblesville) 4.25.20
Noblesville, IN – On April 24, 2020 at approximately 11:29 p.m., police officers from the Noblesville Police Department (NPD) responded to 15552 Herriman Boulevard (Noblesville) in reference to a report of a shooting incident.
Based on witness statements and other potential evidence at the scene, it appears that a social gathering was taking place at the address when a disturbance broke out between several attendees. During the scuffle, it was reported that a male subject brandished a handgun and allegedly fired at least two (2) rounds striking another male with one (1) of the rounds. Witnesses at the party stated that the suspect left the scene shortly after the shooting and was possibly en route to his residence located at 14827 Redcliff Drive (Noblesville). Officers from the NPD, Westfield Police Department and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department responded to the address and were able to negotiate the surrender and arrest of the suspect without incident.
The victim was identified as Norm Keefer, 41, of Fishers, IN. It is believed that Keefer was attempting to separate parties involved in the altercation and was shot during the process. Keefer suffered a single gunshot wound to the leg and was transported by ground ambulance to Ascension St. Vincent (Indianapolis) with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect was transported and booked at the Hamilton County Jail on the following preliminary charges:
Name: Oleksandr Viktorovich Humeniuk
Residence: Noblesville, Indiana
Age: 40
*Charge(s): Attempted Murder
I.C. 35-42-1-1
Battery w/ a Deadly Weapon
I.C. 35-42-2-1 (Level 5 Felony)
Intimidation
I.C. 35-45-2-1 (Level 5 Felony)
*A charge is merely an accusation and the defendant(s) is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Media Personnel: Since an arrest has been made, any further questions regarding this incident must be directed to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office at (317) 776-8595.
Additionally, media personnel may request a copy of court records (including a probable cause affidavit) from the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office, which is the keeper of those public records. Please consider contacting Candi Waitt at 317-776-8549 or [email protected] to make that request.
Address/Location
Noblesville Police Department
135 S 9th St
Noblesville, IN 46060
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 317-776-6340
Lieutenant Bruce Barnes, Public Information Officer
Professional Standards Division - Noblesville Police Department
[email protected]
317-770-5751
15552 Herriman Blvd
Noblesville, IN 46060