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Two teens arrested, one charged as adult in slaying

EPD

Two teenagers have been arrested for a fatal shooting in Evansville. 

Police arrested a 15 year old and a 16 year old in connection with the shooting death of Kevin Colon.

Investigators say the 23-year-old Colon was shot and killed during an attempted robbery on the lot of Sam’s Food Mart at Washington and Kentucky avenues at about 4:00 a.m. Wednesday. 

In a news release, the EPD said the 16 year old has been waived to adult court and booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail.

He’s been identified as Jahkei Mitchell.

He’s charged with Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery.

The 15 year old was lodged in the Youth Care Center on juvenile charges of Murder and Attempted Robbery.

Vanderburgh County Coroner Steve Lockyear said an autopsy indicated Colon died of a gunshot wound to the chest.