Murder Investigation UPDATE

 The person of interest in this case was identified as the suspect, 23-year-old Kentar R. Collins. Detectives were able to get information to Collins that they wanted to speak with him and he should turn himself in. On the afternoon of December 13th, Collins, along with his attorney, arrived at EPD Headquarters to turn himself in. After meeting with detectives, Collins was arrested, transported to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center, and booked in for the charge of Murder. 

According to the affidavit, Collins arrived in a vehicle at a residence in the 1500 block of Judson St. just after 4:00 a.m. on December 12th. Collins knew the resident there and she came outside to visit. The victim was also at the residence and walked outside to Collin’s vehicle. The victim walked to the driver’s side of the vehicle, where Collins was sitting. Collins and the victim started talking and then several shots were fired from the driver’s side of the vehicle. Collins then drove away from the scene. 

The victim was shot multiple times and did pass away at the scene. The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office did identify the victim as 25-year-old Jaylen A. Curlee. 

Murder Investigation UPDATE