For Immediate Release Contact: Sgt. Scott Galloway
January 25th, 2017 sdgalloway@lafayette.in.gov
(765) 807-1260
In regards to the Center Street homicide investigation, formal charges have been filed on two alleged suspects [Wes Hampton and Aarron Vance] by the Tippecanoe County Prosecutors Office, but the investigation is on-going. Based on statements taken by Lafayette Police, detectives are pursuing further leads on additional person(s) of interest or witnesses. As previously released, this was not a random incident. At this time, investigators do not believe there is an on-going threat to public safety.
Anyone having information regarding this incident should contact LPD at (765) 807-1200 or the anonymous WE-TIP hotline at (800)78-CRIME.
Sgt. Scott Galloway / Crime Prevention & Community Outreach
The fact a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until andunless proven guilty in a court of law.