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23-year-old man arrested at Indianapolis airport for alleged role in deadly November shooting

Police arrested 23-year-old Laseanne Strode at the Indianapolis International Airport on Sunday after he got off a plane.

INDIANAPOLIS — NOTE: The video above is from a previous report on the incident. 

IMPD homicide detectives arrested a 23-year-old man Saturday for his alleged role in a deadly shooting on the city's west side in November.

Police were called to the 5400 block of Pleasant Hill Circle, near 10th Street and North Lynhurst Drive, shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27 on a report of a person shot. 

Police found a man, later identified as 42-year-old Jeffrey Herald, who had been shot and was unresponsive. Medics took Herald to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

On Sunday, Dec. 26, IMPD Violent Crimes Unit, Federal Air Marshals and Indianapolis Airport Police arrested 23-year-old Laseanne Strode at the Indianapolis International Airport after he got off a plane.

Strode was charged with two counts of murder and two counts of robbery. There was an active warrant for his arrest when he was detained Sunday.

IMPD said information from members of the community was critical in being able to pursue charges against Strode.

"IMPD thanks those in the community who come forward with information as this helps bring justice to victims' families," Lt. Shane Foley said.

Strode's initial court hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 9 a.m.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to Detective Eric Amos at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or email him at Eric.Amos@indy.gov.

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