A months-old killing at a southwest-side homeless camp is now back in the spotlight, as police say they finally have a suspect in custody. A 47-year-old Indianapolis man, Timothy Stewart, was arrested last Thursday in the 800 block of South Tibbs Avenue in connection with a July death at a nearby encampment, according to court records and investigators. Stewart now faces murder and weapons charges tied to the slaying, and he appeared in Marion County court Monday for an initial hearing. The victim, found months earlier at the camp, was pronounced dead at the scene.
IMPD Tracks Suspect After Follow-Up Work
According to WISH-TV, officers from IMPD’s Violent Crimes Unit and a K9 team located Stewart in the 800 block of South Tibbs Avenue, not far from I-70. The outlet, citing online court records, reports that Stewart was formally charged March 4 with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. IMPD has said the arrest came after additional follow-up work on the July investigation.
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