INDIANAPOLIS — A shooting on the east side of Indianapolis left a man dead Monday night.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 8700 block of East Washington Street around 8 p.m. on a report of a person shot. When police arrived at the scene, they located an adult male with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.
The victim was transported from the scene to an area hospital after the shooting. Medics pronounced the man dead shortly after he arrived at the hospital.
IMPD homicide detectives have responded to the scene — which FOX59/CBS4 crews determined to be a Phillips 66 gas station — to investigate the shooting. The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency and Marion County Coroner’s Office will assist IMPD with its investigation. MCCO will also release the decedent’s name once his family has been properly notified of his death.
IMPD is asking those with information on the shooting to contact detective Douglas Swails at (317) 327-3475 or Douglas.Swails@indy.gov. Alternatively, tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can get in touch with Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana by calling (317) 262-8477, using the P3Tips mobile app or visiting www.CrimeTips.org.
As of this article’s publication, no additional information on the incident had been made available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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