VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. — A jury trial is set to begin today for Jason Horne, a man accused of murdering his girlfriend in March of 2024. Court records indicate that Horne was scheduled to appear in a Vanderburgh County courtroom this morning at 8:00 a.m. for the start of his trial.
Horne faces charges of murder after police say he shot his girlfriend in the stomach. Investigators reported that after the incident, Horne appeared unaware of the severity of the situation, acting as if he did not know his girlfriend had been shot.
According to authorities, the tragic event unfolded when a child of the victim called 911 to report that his mother had been shot and was in need of immediate help. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, and the victim was quickly transported to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to save her, she was later pronounced dead.
The case has drawn attention in Vanderburgh County, where community members are awaiting the outcome of the trial, which will determine whether Horne will face consequences for the fatal shooting. As the trial gets underway, the court proceedings are expected to reveal more details surrounding the crime and the events leading up to the victim’s death.
