INDIANAPOLIS — A man has been charged with murder for his alleged role in a deadly shooting on Indy's south side this month.
Kaeden Douglas is accused of using racial slurs before allegedly shooting and killing Jereme Dillingham on July 17 outside of Mucky Duck Pub.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, at approximately 1:35 a.m., officers responded to the shooting in the 4400 block of Southport Crossing Way.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male victim suffering from injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.
The victim was in critical condition at the scene and was quickly transported to an area hospital. Unfortunately, later updates from police confirmed that the adult male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Douglas was removed from the pub after a brief altercation in the gameroom. Witnesses described him as being "aggressive" and "drunk."
Outside of the pub, Douglass and two others reportedly got into an altercation. Witnesses said things escalated to Douglass calling them names, repeatedly saying the N-word, and even stating, "I have something for you." As Douglass was driving away from the parking lot, witnesses said he shot at Dillingham.
According to prosecutors, Douglas was seen on the business’s security footage getting into his car and nearly leaving the parking lot when Dillingham exited the bar. Dillingham can reportedly be seen walking by Douglas’ passenger window, when he leans in briefly before pulling back and collapsing in the parking lot. Douglas’s car is then seen fleeing the lot at a high rate of speed.
“The allegations contained in the probable cause affidavit state that racist and vile language was used before this fatal shooting and demonstrate how hate and aggression can escalate into a deadly outcome,” said Prosecutor Mears.
A search warrant found a Smith & Wesson .40 caliber handgun at Douglass's residence and 6 .40 caliber fired cartridge casings were recovered from inside his vehicle.
Douglass is charged with murder and the Felony Firearms Sentencing Enhancement.
