Javante Saqwan Walker v. State of Indiana

── Javante Saqwan Walker v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 24A-CR-00739 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: December 12, 2024 Author: Judge Nancy Vaidik County of Origin: St. Joseph Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Weissmann and Judge Foley concur One night in September 2021, Walker was at a bar with friends when he saw Montell O’Neal. Walker and O’Neal argued, and other patrons separated them before it could become physical. After leaving the bar, Walker and O’Neal ended up at the same house party. Walker was armed with a semi-automatic handgun. When he walked into the kitchen, O’Neal was there. Walker drew his gun and fired six shots at O’Neal, hitting him five times in the back and neck and killing him. The State charged Walker with murder and a firearm enhancement.