Evansville Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting at Kimber Green Apartments on Kimber Lane on the city’s east side around 12 p.m. on Tuesday March 24, 2026. Upon arrival they found 23-year-old Trey Leavell of Evansville suffering from gunshot wounds in the apartment complex parking lot and surrounding area.
He was pronounced dead at the scene despite immediate medical efforts. The rapid response allowed detectives to secure the location and begin interviewing witnesses from the residential complex in this east side neighborhood of Evansville where the incident drew a heavy police presence.
The confrontation began when Nyah and Trey Leavell got into a fight at the apartments. Noah R. Hogan, 16, became involved in the altercation which escalated quickly leading to Hogan shooting Trey Leavell. Witnesses reported seeing Hogan run from the scene after the gunfire. The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office later confirmed Trey Leavell died from his injuries sustained at Kimber Green Apartments on Kimber Lane turning the case into a full homicide investigation handled by Evansville police.
Trey Leavell was remembered by family and friends as a funny and outgoing young man who had worked incredibly hard to rebuild his life after earlier struggles. In the past two years he devoted himself to getting clean with his wife as his greatest support in recovery and vice versa.
He was employed with the City of Waycross as a storm and sanitation maintenance operator and had been promoted three times in just a year showing his determination and plans for a brighter future. This summer he hoped to enroll in college and earn his commercial driver’s license reflecting his passion and goals for the life he was building in Evansville.
His family described him as someone who always made others smile with his laughter and positive presence. Coworkers at the city job noted he made every shift better as an all-around great guy whose hard work and cheerful nature left a strong impression. Trey was a good kid who had become a dedicated husband and friend always listening and rarely making conversations revolve around himself. His sudden loss has left his wife and loved ones devastated as they process the violent end to his promising recovery journey.
Police spotted 16-year-old Noah R. Hogan a short distance away and took him into custody. He was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Trey Leavell’s death at Kimber Green Apartments on Kimber Lane. The Evansville Police Department confirmed the arrest following witness statements and evidence from the scene with Hogan booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail. The case remains active as detectives review all details from the shooting on the east side.
The Evansville community has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Trey Leavell with friends and family sharing tributes highlighting his recovery and the promising life he was building. A GoFundMe and local support efforts have been organized to assist his wife and loved ones during this difficult time. The Waycross Police Department wait no Evansville police continue to urge anyone with information from the March 24 incident near Kimber Lane to contact detectives as the case proceeds through the court system in Vanderburgh County.
