A person was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting on the near east side of Indianapolis Saturday afternoon, according to police. Officers who responded to the scene locked down the area while detectives collected evidence and spoke with people nearby. As of publication, investigators had not announced any arrests and say the case remains active.
According to WTHR, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of North Webster Avenue, near East 16th Street and North Arlington Avenue, at about 3 p.m. The station reports the victim was in critical condition and that IMPD detectives were leading the investigation. WTHR’s coverage also noted a scene photo by Coldin Calvert.
Investigation and how to help
IMPD has asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online. For details on how anonymous tips work and information about potential rewards, visit Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana. Detectives have also urged residents in the area to review doorbell and dash-cam footage from around the time of the incident for anything that might help the case.
Where this fits locally
The shooting is the latest violent incident on the east side that local outlets have been tracking in recent months, reinforcing police appeals for community help in solving cases. Reporting from WRTV has highlighted how detectives regularly lean on tips and video evidence to push investigations forward. Community organizations and city leaders continue to urge residents to share what they know directly and confidentially with investigators.
This story will be updated as IMPD releases more details about the victim’s condition or any arrests in the case. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency police matters, residents are asked to use the IMPD non-emergency line at 317-327-3811, per local reporting.
