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Near West Side Gunfire Leaves Man Clinging To Life In Indy

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Published on April 15, 2026
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A man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition Tuesday after officers found him with gunshot wounds on Indianapolis' near west side, police said.

According to WTHR, officers were called to the 2100 block of Emrich Lane, near 16th Street and North White River Parkway West, where they located the injured man. Police said his wounds were consistent with gunshot injuries, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Police ask for tips

Investigators have not released any information about a possible suspect or motive as the probe continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS or submit an anonymous tip online, according to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana. Authorities say even small details could help move the case forward.

Neighborhood context

The 2100 block of Emrich Lane has been the scene of previous police incidents, including an officer-involved shooting at an apartment complex in 2025, local reporting shows. That history has figured into broader coverage of gun violence affecting parts of the near west side, according to outlets such as WRTV.

IMPD officials did not immediately provide additional details to the public, and the department's investigation remains active, WTHR reports. Investigators are urging anyone with information or relevant footage from the area to contact them through the tip lines listed above.