On January 9, 2025, at approximately 2:19 a.m.,  Kokomo Police responded to a shooting in the 1000 block of South Elizabeth Street.  Officers arrived and located one 17-year-old victim in the alley with a gunshot wound. Officers on scene provided medical assistance until medics could arrive. The victim was transported to a local hospital and was transported by helicopter to an Indianapolis hospital.  The victim is listed in critical condition.

While at the hospital with the first victim, a second 17-year-old victim was brought into the hospital with a gunshot wound. He was also transferred to an Indianapolis hospital for treatment. He is in stable condition and expected to be released.

The investigation has led to 19-year-old, Morgan Killebrew of Kokomo, as being the person responsible for the shooting.  It is believed the two juveniles had come to Killebrew's residence to confront him over a previous altercation. Killebrew confronted the two juveniles while they were in an alley and fired several rounds at them. Several vehicles in the area were also struck by gunfire. 

Killebrew was arrested and charged with (2) counts of Aggravated Battery as Level 3 Felonies and (2) counts of Criminal Recklessness, Level 6 felonies.  

This case is currently still active.  Please contact the Kokomo Police Department at (765) 456-7017 if you have additional information about this case.  You can always report tips anonymous by downloading the "Kokomo PD" mobile app from the iOS or Google Play Stores.  You can also text a tip to us by texting TIPKPD, then a space, and then your tip, and send it to 847411  

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Alert sent on 01/08/2025 at 12:13PM EST

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