Early yesterday morning, a violent altercation occurred on the north side of Indianapolis, leaving one man dead and another injured. As reported by WTHR, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers responded to the 6200 block of Meridian Street West Drive around 2 a.m. on Feb. 1, where they discovered two individuals with gunshot wounds.
IMPD later revealed that an altercation between individuals in two vehicles led to the shooting. Not long after being taken to area hospitals, one victim succumbed to their injuries. Found in critical condition originally, the Marion County Coroner's Office has since identified the deceased as 37-year-old Robert Michael Bolden III, according to information obtained by FOX59. The second victim, who suffered injuries during a crash that concurrently took place during the incident, was in stable condition.
The investigators, who are currently piecing together the happenings of that early morning, believe this fatal encounter stemmed from the dispute between the two vehicles. Even with a clear correlation drawn by IMPD, details surrounding the motive and potential suspects remain undisclosed, as the investigation continues.
As this story unfolds, community members with any knowledge pertinent to the case are urged to step forward. Information can be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477). In critical condition and subsequently dying from their injuries, the victim was transported to a hospital, WISH-TV reported on updates from the Marion County Coroner’s Office regarding the victim's identity.
To provide assistance, individuals can also directly contact the IMPD with any leads by calling (317) 327-3475.
