Noah Slinkard Obituary BLOOMINGTON, Indiana. The death of 24-year-old Noah Slinkard has drawn attention in Bloomington after a fatal shooting on the city’s northwest side on Thursday evening, October 8, 2026. Police arrested 23-year-old Jaymon Trey Gilreath in connection with the shooting and charged him with murder, according to local reporting published the following day.
The shooting occurred in the 1000 block of North Illinois Street. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found Slinkard with a gunshot wound to the head near the front entrance of an apartment. He was taken to IU Health Bloomington Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:49 p.m., according to police information reported by local media.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the criminal charge against Gilreath is an allegation rather than a finding of guilt.
What Happened to Noah Slinkard?
Bloomington police received reports of a shooting at approximately 8:15 p.m. on October 8. When officers arrived, they found a 24-year-old man near the front door of an apartment in the North Illinois Street area.
According to the police account published by local news outlets, Slinkard had been sitting on a front porch with another man when the suspect allegedly approached them on foot.
A witness told investigators that the suspect pulled a handgun from his waistband and shot Slinkard before walking away from the scene. Emergency personnel transported the injured man to the hospital, but he did not survive.
The Bloomington Police Department’s initial public account described the victim by age without naming him. The Indiana Daily Student subsequently identified him as Noah Slinkard in its October 9 report.
Jaymon Trey Gilreath Arrested and Charged
Police identified the suspect as Jaymon Trey Gilreath, 23, of Bloomington. Officers located him at approximately 8:23 p.m., around eight minutes after the initial report of the shooting, and took him into custody without incident.
Following interviews and a medical evaluation, Gilreath was transported to the Monroe County Jail. According to police information, he was booked shortly after midnight on Friday, October 9, on a murder charge.
Witnesses reportedly told investigators that Gilreath believed Slinkard was romantically involved with his former girlfriend. This account forms part of the reported investigative background, but the allegations have not been established through a court finding.
Gilreath is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Noah Slinkard: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Noah Slinkard |
| Age | 24 |
| Location | Bloomington, Indiana |
| Incident date | October 8, 2026 |
| Reported location | 1000 block of North Illinois Street |
| Incident | Fatal shooting |
| Injury reported | Gunshot wound to the head |
| Hospital | IU Health Bloomington Hospital |
| Time pronounced dead | 9:49 p.m. |
| Suspect | Jaymon Trey Gilreath, 23 |
| Charge reported | Murder |
| Investigating agency | Bloomington Police Department |
Police Recover Suspected Weapon
During their search of the area where the suspect reportedly walked after leaving the scene, officers located a 9mm handgun in a holster near a park bench in the 1300 block of West 13th Street.
Police said investigators believed the firearm was connected to the shooting and seized it as evidence.
Authorities also collected witness statements and interviewed Gilreath as part of the investigation. The public reports reviewed did not provide a complete account of all evidence collected or the full status of subsequent court proceedings.
What Investigators Have Said About the Motive
According to witness accounts described by police, investigators were told that Gilreath believed Slinkard was involved in a relationship with his former girlfriend.
That reported belief has been cited in local coverage as a possible explanation for the confrontation. However, the allegation should not be treated as a final determination of motive. Investigators and the courts will assess the evidence as the case proceeds.
Police have not publicly released a complete account of the events leading up to the encounter.
Remembering Noah Slinkard
Slinkard was 24 years old at the time of his death. His killing has become the focus of a criminal investigation in Bloomington, where police continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
Publicly available reports reviewed for this article contain limited verified information about his family, education, employment, personal interests, or funeral arrangements. Those details have not been included rather than risk publishing unsupported claims about his life.
Friends, relatives, and community members seeking information about memorial services should look for a verified announcement from his family or an authorized funeral home.
Disclaimer
This article is based on local news reporting and information attributed to the Bloomington Police Department as of October 10, 2026. Noah Slinkard was identified by the Indiana Daily Student in its report on the fatal shooting. Allegations concerning the suspect and the possible motive are attributed to witness accounts described by police. Jaymon Trey Gilreath has been charged with murder and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Funeral arrangements and further personal details about Slinkard have not been independently confirmed in the sources reviewed.