Evansville Police have arrested 40 year old BARON JERRELL LIGHTS in connection with the Thursday morning shooting at the Home Life Studios.
Police believe LIGHTS arrived at the hotel with 38 year old Jerome Wilkins and the two men attempted to rob several occupants in a room. Police believe LIGHTS and Wilkins were armed with handguns during the robbery. One of the occupants was also armed and a shootout ensued in the room. Investigators believe all 3 men fired their guns during the incident.
Wilkins and the armed occupant were injured by gunfire. Wilkins died at a local hospital shortly after being driven there by an acquaintance.
Jessy Suttle, 32, was the occupant who was injured during the robbery. He remains hospitalized. His current condition is not being released. Detectives are still investigating the incident. At this time, it is unknown who fired the rounds that caused Wilkins’ fatal wound or Suttle’s injury.
LIGHTS has been charged with:
Murder
Attempted Murder
Robbery with Serious Bodily Injury
Burglary
Criminal Confinement 4 counts
Home Law Enforcement Evansville Police Department Arrest made in connection with east side shooting that left one man...