INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man has actually been sentenced to more than 100 years in jail after being founded guilty of eliminating his auntie and the family dog.
Steven Boykin, 43, was founded guilty in April of murder, tried murder, exacerbated battery, break-in leading to major physical injury and killing of a domestic animal.
On Nov. 1, 2020, authorities were contacted us to a gasoline station on E. 42nd Street for a report of an individual shot. They showed up to discover a victim struggling with a gunshot injury to his chest who recommended them that his cousin, Boykin, had actually shot him and his mom might remain in risk.
Police went to their home near East 30th Place where, after numerous gunshots were fired, they ultimately took Boykin into custody.
Inside the home they discovered Mia Harrison and the family’s dog, Bluego, dead from numerous gunshot injuries.
Police had the ability to match the fired cartridge cases to the weapon discovered on Boykin at the time of his arrest.
Henderson’s kid endured his injuries.
“The implications of gun violence far exceed those who have been physically affected by the bullets. An entire family will forever be impacted by the actions of the defendant,” Prosecutor Mears said. “While no resolution can erase the trauma this family has suffered, we hope today’s sentence provides some solace to an otherwise horrific tragedy. The Prosecutor’s Office will continue to advocate on behalf of the safety and well-being of our community.”
A judge sentenced Boykin on April 20 to 107 years in jail.
