Midday gunfire on Indianapolis' west side today left two people wounded, a neighborhood on edge, and a stretch of River Walk Drive shut down under a line of flashing squad cars.
Police say both victims were found conscious and breathing, and while that offered a bit of relief for worried residents, the lack of quick answers about who opened fire or why kept tensions high well into the afternoon.
What police say
According to IMPD, the shooting was reported around noon in the 7300 block of River Walk Drive near Crawfordsville Road and North Girls School Road. Responding officers arrived to find two people with gunshot injuries who were awake and breathing, as reported by WTHR.
Investigators have not released any suspect description or motive and are still working to sort out what led up to the gunfire. IMPD has not disclosed the victims' identities or the extent of their injuries.
Investigation underway
Officers locked down the area for hours, blocking traffic and marking evidence while detectives tried to reconstruct the shooting. Authorities checked for surveillance video and interviewed witnesses in the neighborhood as part of the ongoing investigation.
As of now, police have not announced any arrests or filed any charges tied to the incident.
How to report tips
Anyone who knows anything about the shooting is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477, as reported by FOX59. Tips can be submitted anonymously and could help detectives identify suspects or firm up the timeline of what happened. Police also want residents to hang on to any video captured around the noon hour and share it with investigators.
This story will be updated as IMPD releases more details. For the latest information, keep an eye on local news outlets and official police channels.
