A 23‑year‑old man, Trevon Haynes, was arrested after assaulting a woman at gunpoint in her northeast side Indianapolis home and being shot by his victim as he left. The woman told investigators that Haynes barged into her house uninvited, held a gun to her head, forced sexual assault, and captured the attack on video.
As Haynes attempted to flee, the victim retrieved a firearm of her own and fired toward him. One of the bullets shattered the rear window of a nearby blue Toyota. Neighbors called 911, and the victim was able to identify Haynes as her attacker. He suffered a leg wound and was later located by police in Speedway, where an officer spotted his vehicle with hazard lights on.
Police charged Haynes with multiple counts including rape, burglary, and intimidation while armed with a weapon. He did not appear to have a criminal record prior to this incident. Authorities have not confirmed whether Haynes and the victim were previously acquainted.
Sergeant Amanda Hibschman of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department commended the victim for coming forward, saying it played a major role in swiftly removing a dangerous individual from the streets. She also emphasized the importance of community cooperation in aiding investigations and holding offenders accountable.
The case has reignited debate over residents’ rights to defend themselves when facing extreme violence. Some argue for stronger protections for homeowners, while others caution about risks involved when civilians use firearms. Indiana law currently allows for self‑defense but requires that actions taken be proportional and in fear of imminent harm.
Local organizations and legal advocates say this incident underscores the need for additional resources to support survivors of sexual violence, including better access to emergency services, trauma counseling, and public awareness. The police department has released a hotline and urged others who might have suffered or witnessed similar crimes to report them so patterns can be identified and prevented.
