A fatal shooting on the southwest side of Indianapolis prompted a swift police response and the arrest of a suspect, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon in the Camby neighborhood, on the 8700 block of Blooming Grove Drive, FOX59 reported.
Police responded to a shooting report around 12:05 p.m. and found a man with gunshot injuries, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Using drones and K9 units, IMPD quickly apprehended a suspect, confirming the arrest on social media shortly after 1 p.m.
The victim’s name will be released after next-of-kin notification, with the Marion County Coroner’s Office handling identification. IMPD urged community cooperation, saying, "There will be a large police presence in the area for the next few hours as detectives continue the investigation," and asking anyone with information or video footage to come forward, WTHR reported.
IMPD asks witnesses or anyone with information about the shooting to call (317) 327-3811 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262-TIPS. WIBC reported the statement as part of ongoing efforts to understand the incident.
