Police arrest Bloomington homicide suspect

The Indiana State Police arrested a Bloomington man Sunday night in connection with the homicide of a Lafayette man.

John R. Moore III, 48, of Bloomington, was arrested at his home at 5046 Capital Avenue at about 10 p.m.

Steven J. Morris, 59, was found Sunday morning at 4063 Hartstrait Road near Ellettsville, according to an Indiana State Police press release.

An investigation that took place Sunday morning identified Moore as a suspect in the case. Moore was not at the scene when police arrived, Durnil said.

Indiana State Police are still investigating the homicide and are trying to find out Morris’ relationship to the suspect and why he was in Bloomington.

Police are asking anyone with information about the homicide to contact the Indiana State Police Post in Bloomington at 332-4411.