INDIANAPOLIS –IMPD Homicide Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest regarding an October murder investigation.
On Saturday, October 29, 2022, just before 10:30 p.m., IMPD East District officers were dispatched to 6010 E. 30th Street on a report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male inside a vehicle at this location, who sustained injuries consistent with a gunshot wound(s). Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) arrived and transported the male victim to an area hospital in critical condition.
IMPD homicide detectives responded to the scene and began their investigation. The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to identify and collect potential forensic evidence. Unfortunately, the male victim was pronounced deceased on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Homicide detectives continued the investigation and were able to identify the alleged suspect. With the assistance of the IMPD violent crimes unit (VCU), special weapons and tactics (SWAT), covert robbery investigators, and east district patrol officers on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, detectives arrested Tiyuan Johnson for his alleged role in the death of 27-year-old Kevan Akbar.
Although an arrest has been made detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two additional persons of interest regarding this case. Both individuals are depicted in the photos.
The Marion County Coroner’s Office (MCCO) assisted and determined the exact cause and manner of death. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) will make the final charging decisions.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective James Hurt at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or by e-mail at [email protected]
**Media inquiries must be made to the IMPD Public Affairs Office**
Alternatively, they can call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS) to remain anonymous. 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. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.
The suspect is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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