A late-night burst of gunfire on Anderson's Pearl Street has left a 25-year-old woman clinging to life, and police say they are still working the case hard.
Shortly after 11 p.m. on March 9, officers were called to reports of shots fired in the 2600 block of Pearl Street. When they arrived, they found the woman had been shot and severely wounded. She was rushed to an Indianapolis hospital, where she remained in critical condition as of Tuesday, according to WTHR.
Investigators spent the night canvassing the neighborhood, going door to door in search of witnesses and security footage. Detectives have identified "multiple persons of interest" and are continuing to work the case, WTHR reported.
Police Seek Tips
Anderson Police are now leaning on the community for help. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Nolan Schaefer at 765-648-6714, according to the Anderson Police Department.
Those who prefer to stay anonymous can share tips with Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
Pearl Street Has Seen Recent Violence
The Pearl Street corridor has not been a stranger to gun violence. In a separate case in recent years, a person was killed in an overnight shooting in the 2000 block of Pearl Street, a homicide that prompted a public appeal from police for help, as reported by WRTV.
In the latest shooting, no arrests had been announced as of Tuesday, and authorities have not released any additional details about potential suspects or a motive, according to WTHR. Investigators say anyone with video, photos, or other information that might help should call the numbers above.
