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Kokomo man arrested after fatal shooting

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Posted at 10:27 AM, Apr 04, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-04 17:10:28-04

KOKOMO — A man was arrested early Thursday following a shooting at a Kokomo house.

At 12:54 a.m., police responded to reports of a shooting at 615 W. Markland Ave. and found Kevin Allan Jackson, 27, who was pronounced dead at the scene. A press release from the Kokomo Police Department said Jackson suffered gunshot wounds to the head, neck and chest.

After speaking with witnesses, officers located David Barner, 27, who was taken into custody.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Scott Purtee at 765-456-7322 or the KPD hotline at 765-456-7017. People can also report anonymous tips to Central Indiana Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.