Shamar Duncan Convicted for Fatal Shooting of Dutch Soldier in Indianapolis
Shamar Duncan is heading to prison for life. A Marion County judge sentenced him to 105 years for killing Dutch soldier Simmie Poetsema and injuring two others in Indianapolis. The courtroom fell silent as the judge handed down the sentence. This crime shook the city. The families waited for justice, and now they have it.
The judge broke it down. Duncan got 60 years for murder. He got 35 years for attempted murder. And he got 10 more years for aggravated battery. He will serve each sentence one after the other. No easy way out for him.
Shamar Duncan Attacked Soldiers on Their Night Off in Indianapolis
Poetsema was just 26 years old. He came to Indiana for military training. He and his fellow soldiers had a night off. They were walking back to their hotel in downtown Indianapolis.
That’s when they ran into Duncan and his crew. Witnesses say tensions rose fast. The soldiers tried to calm things down. But Duncan wanted a fight. A few punches were thrown. Then, Duncan grabbed a gun. He fired from a moving pickup truck. The bullets hit all three soldiers. Poetsema didn’t survive.
Shamar Duncan Confessed to the Shooting, Showing No Remorse
After the shooting, Duncan bragged about it. He told a friend what he did. Duncan said he “just spazzed”. He didn’t even try to hide it. The police tracked him down fast. They arrested him. He faced trial. A jury found him guilty.
The evidence was overwhelming. Witnesses saw everything. Security cameras captured the whole scene. His own words sealed his fate. He couldn’t deny what he did.
Shamar Duncan Tries to Apologize But Faces a Harsh Reality
At sentencing, Duncan tried to apologize. He spoke to the families. Duncan said he felt sorry. He told his own family he let them down. But the damage was done. His words couldn’t bring Poetsema back. The families weren’t moved by his apology.
The judge didn’t hold back. He made sure Duncan will never walk free again. Al the courtroom watched as Duncan learned his fate. The families left knowing justice was served.
