On November 11, 2025, Antwan Hayes, 19, allegedly shot and killed Kenneth Anthony Murff Jr., 23, at a home in Indianapolis, Indiana. Hayes surrendered to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police on January 1, 2026, and faces charges of murder and burglary with a deadly weapon. He’s held without bond in Marion County Jail, with a court date on March 3, 2026.
Key Details from Court Documents
- Motive: Hayes reportedly threatened to kill the next man his ex-girlfriend dated after their breakup months earlier. Murff wasn’t dating her—his brother was. The ex-girlfriend hid her new relationship but Hayes tracked her down.
- Timeline: She arrived at her boyfriend’s home around 4 a.m. Hayes appeared 10 minutes later, armed with a pistol and extended magazine (captured on surveillance).
- Events: Hayes shouted threats like “Open the front door before I kill somebody.” When ignored, he fired shots through a side window, striking Murff, who died at the hospital.
- Aftermath: Hayes and the ex-girlfriend fled in her car; she cited confusion and fear. Neighbors reported hearing the commotion.
This case highlights risks of stalking and unheeded threats in domestic disputes, with surveillance playing a key role in evidence. For official updates, check Indianapolis Metropolitan Police or Marion County court records.
