An Indiana man has been arrested for murder after allegedly posting about the crime on social media, including a YouTube video.
Jathen Maxwell, 20, was shot and killed in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on July 25, according to a statement from the Fort Wayne Police Department.
Arrest made following months-long investigation
After an extensive investigation, authorities arrested Cameron Kizer Jr., charging him with Maxwell’s death. The Fort Wayne Police Department reported that Maxwell was fatally shot in the 3900 block of Warsaw Street shortly after midnight on July 25. Officers nearby responded promptly upon hearing gunfire, but Maxwell was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Social media posts raise suspicions
Court documents reveal that Kizer allegedly made incriminating posts on social media platforms shortly after the shooting. One such post reportedly read “head shot.” Additionally, Kizer is said to have uploaded a rap video on YouTube, wherein he alluded to resolving a conflict, rapping: “I gotta finish the beef they started. You get a low on bro then call me.”
Investigators interviewed witnesses who claimed that Kizer had been threatening Maxwell via social media in the week leading up to the shooting. Kizer also allegedly told police about a confrontation with Maxwell days before the incident. Further, court documents state that Kizer sent Instagram messages to two witnesses, expressing a desire to kill Maxwell.
In an online tribute, Maxwell’s loved ones remembered him as a cherished brother and son. As of now, there is no information regarding Kizer’s legal representation or plea. Fort Wayne police have not provided additional comments on the case.
