Gunfire on Indianapolis' south side left a juvenile and another person in critical condition Wednesday, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Officers were called to the area of Iowa Street and South Talbott Street on reports that two people had been shot. Both victims were taken to a nearby hospital, where they remained in critical condition. Police have not released the age of the second victim, and the shooting is still under investigation.
What investigators say
According to WISH-TV, IMPD said officers responded to the Iowa Street and South Talbott area after reports of shots fired and found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. The station reported that both victims were transported to the hospital in critical condition and that police had not released the age of the other victim. Investigators said they had no immediate information about suspects or a possible motive and were working to identify and interview witnesses.
South-side context
Recent local coverage has highlighted other violent incidents on the south side, including an officer-involved shooting that shut down a nearby block in April. In one such case, cops shut down south-side street after police opened fire, and reporters noted how investigators leaned on body-camera footage and witness tips to piece together what happened. Community leaders say the string of incidents has reinforced long-running safety concerns in parts of south Indianapolis.
Next steps for the investigation
WISH-TV reported that IMPD is urging anyone with information or video from the area to contact detectives as the investigation moves forward. Police have not released the names of the victims or additional details about the shooting, and no arrests had been announced at the time of the statement. Prosecutors and investigators are expected to review the collected evidence before determining whether to file any charges.
