A man is fighting for his life after a shooting on Indianapolis’ near north side Sunday left him in critical condition, according to police. Officers were called to the 2500 block of North College Avenue near East 25th Street on a report of a person shot and arrived to find a crime scene, but no victim.
The missing piece of the puzzle showed up a short time later, when the injured man walked into IU Health Methodist Hospital with gunshot wounds. He was listed in critical but stable condition.
Police Response And Ongoing Investigation
According to IMPD, officers detained one person at the North College Avenue scene, then later released that individual pending further investigation. Detectives processed the area as a crime scene while trying to pin down exactly where the shots were fired, as reported by WTHR.
Police described the shooting as an isolated incident and did not immediately release any information about a suspect or a possible motive.
Victim Treated At IU Health Methodist Hospital
The man was treated at IU Health Methodist Hospital in downtown Indianapolis. IU Health's website lists the hospital address as 1701 North Senate Boulevard. Hospital officials have not released the victim's name or any additional medical details.
How To Help Investigators
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477) or reach out directly to IMPD, as reported by WTHR. Investigators are asking witnesses or anyone who may have video from the area to submit tips to help move the case forward.
