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Two arrested for role in murder of 25-year-old on Indy's northeast side

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INDIANAPOLIS — Two people were arrested for their role in the murder of a 25-year-old on Indy's northeast side Friday night.

According to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to the 3500 block of North Lasalle Street on a report of a person shot.

When officers arrived, they located two victims, one with gunshot injuries and one they initially believed was shot, but it was later determined he sustained a laceration injury.

Both victims were transported to the hospital. Unfortunately, the victim that was shot was pronounced deceased by hospital staff.

He was identified as 25-year-old Jasper Dugan.

Detectives continued their investigation and identified two suspects. 27-year-old Jesse Williams and 22-year-old Royeon Spells were both arrested.

The Marion County Prosecutor's office will review the case and make a final charging decision.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective David Miller at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or e-mail him at David.Miller2@indy.gov