On the afternoon of April 22, 2022, a shooting was reported in the 3300 block of West St. Clair Street on Indianapolis’ near west side. Officers found a 19-year-old Black male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound; he was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and died a short time later. The Marion County Coroner identified him as Jahmal Houston and ruled his death a homicide.

Homicide detectives described the incident as a fatal robbery. In early May 2022 the Marion County Prosecutor charged two people, Anthony Spearmon and Comfort Glass, in connection with the robbery and killing. Police cited witness cooperation and forensic firearm examinations as important to advancing the investigation and securing charges.

If anyone has information about what happened on West St. Clair Street that afternoon or knew Jahmal Houston, please come forward with tips or leads.