On Friday, a narcotics possession charge and his involvement in an October 2021 shooting led to a 16-year prison sentence for an Indianapolis man.
IMPD officers from the Northwest District responded to a report of a person shot on Oct. 18, 2021, in the 5500 block of W 38th Street. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult female who had suffered gunshot wounds. She was transported to a nearby hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. IMPD initiated an investigation into the incident shortly after.
Jordan Montez Davis, a 27-year-old man from Indianapolis, was arrested as a result of the investigation. Davis initially faced:
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- Two attempted murder charges (a Level 1 Felony)
- A battery by means of a deadly weapon charge (a Level 5 felony)
- The unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (a Level 4 felony) and the carrying of said firearm when he had a prior felony conviction within the last 15 years (a Level 5 felony)
- A criminal recklessness committed with a deadly weapon charge (a Level 6 felony)
- A dealing in a narcotic drug of 10 or more grams charge (a Level 2 felony)
- A charge on possession of marijuana (a Class B misdemeanor)
Despite the initial charges, Davis was able to have them all dismissed. In the end, he agreed to plead guilty to a different charge.
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- Possession of a narcotic drug (a Level 3 felony)
- Aggravated battery use when the assault poses a substantial risk of death or serious permanent disfigurement (a Level 3 felony)
As per the plea agreement, Davis has been sentenced to a total of 18 years for the two counts by the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. He will spend 16 years in prison and the remaining two years on home detention.