Two individuals were seriously wounded in a shooting that disrupted downtown Indianapolis on Friday afternoon, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The incident occurred at the intersection of West 10th Street and St. Margaret's Drive, just steps from Eskenazi Hospital, a key public health facility in the city.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were called around 2:15 p.m. and found both victims wounded by gunfire upon arrival, according to FOX59. The victims were quickly identified as being in serious condition. Authorities have not yet released their names or details about their injuries.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department described the incident as an "isolated incident" in an online post. They quickly redirected traffic and urged people nearby to find alternate routes. Local drivers were advised to avoid West 10th Street from Indiana Avenue to Porto Alegre Street, as reported by CBS4 Indy.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477) for anonymous tips. At the time of reporting, more details about the shooting are still unclear as the investigation continues, as stated by WTHR.
