A deadly shooting inside a Shelbyville home Tuesday morning has left one woman dead and two young suspects in custody, as detectives continue to piece together what happened near West Washington and South Miller streets.
Officers were called to the residence, where they found a female victim shot to death inside the home and quickly secured the scene while investigators began collecting evidence. Authorities say the investigation is still in its early stages, and the woman’s identity has not yet been released as police work to notify family and confirm details.
According to a police release cited by WISH-TV, officers located the woman inside the residence and started processing the scene for clues. The release states that 18-year-old Jayden McQueary was arrested and booked into the Shelby County Jail on a preliminary charge of reckless homicide. A juvenile, whose name is not being released because of age, was also taken into custody and is being held at a juvenile detention center. Police told the outlet the case remains an active investigation.
How police are handling the investigation
The Shelbyville Police Department is asking anyone who might have seen or heard something in the West Washington area to contact them as they work to reconstruct the moments leading up to the shooting. Tipsters can call the department’s non-emergency line at 317-392-5106 or reach dispatch through the agency’s online contact page. The Shelbyville Police Department site lists phone numbers and includes a crime-tip portal for residents who prefer to submit information digitally.
Investigators say they are especially interested in video footage from home security systems or cell phones, as well as eyewitness accounts from neighbors who may have noticed unusual activity before or after officers arrived.
Arrests, charges and custody
WISH-TV reports that McQueary is being held on a preliminary reckless-homicide charge while the juvenile suspect remains in juvenile detention. Police have not released any information about a possible motive, and investigators say they plan to share more details once they have verified evidence and completed additional interviews.
Authorities emphasize that both individuals are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in court, and that charges could change as the investigation moves forward.
What residents should know
Police say canvassing in the neighborhood around West Washington remains active, with officers and detectives returning to the area to follow up on leads and collect any remaining evidence. Residents may continue to see a visible law-enforcement presence as the work continues.
Anyone with tips, video, or other information that could help the case is urged to call 317-392-5106 or submit details through the department’s online tip form listed on the Shelbyville Police website. Local officials have thanked neighbors for their cooperation and patience as detectives continue what they describe as a detailed, ongoing inquiry into the deadly shooting.
