The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating an incident where a juvenile was shot on the city's far east side. According to an IMPD spokesperson, the shooting took place around 10:15 p.m. last night in the 10800 block of Penwell Way, near East 38th Street and German Church Road, as reported by WTHR. Responding officers discovered a juvenile male victim who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. He was reported "stable" when transported to Eskenazi Hospital for treatment.
Further details obtained by FOX59 suggest that the shooting was believed to be a targeted attack that occurred inside a vehicle. Authorities are still investigating the specifics of the incident, working to put together the pieces that led up to the shooting. However, definitive information on a suspect has not been released, and the police believe there to currently be no threat to the larger community.
The police department has not yet provided any updates on the condition of the injured juvenile since he was admitted to the hospital, nor have they released any further details about the nature of the attack or possible motives. The investigation is ongoing as detectives are trying to gather evidence and witness testimonies that might shed light on the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.
