Indiana State Police say a 20-year-old man is in custody after shots were fired from one vehicle at another on westbound I-465 near Allisonville Road on the city's northeast side Wednesday evening. No injuries were reported, but troopers say rounds were fired across live traffic.
How investigators tracked the suspect
According to state police, a flurry of 911 calls first alerted troopers to the gunfire. Investigators then turned to cameras that record license plates to help pinpoint the suspect vehicle. With that information in hand, officers obtained a search warrant for a silver Dodge Charger, found the car on Friday and arrested 20-year-old Josiah J. Flowers, according to WIBC.
What happened on the highway
Troopers say the shots came from one vehicle aimed at a black SUV that was later found with what appeared to be bullet holes. The incident unfolded around 7:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes. Multiple callers reported what they saw, and police say there were no reported injuries, per WRTV.
Charges and next steps
Flowers faces preliminary counts that include criminal recklessness, pointing a firearm and intimidation. The Marion County Prosecutor's Office will now review the state police investigation and decide whether to file formal charges, according to WIBC.
Why it matters
The arrest lands against a backdrop of repeated reports of gunfire and roadside violence along the I-465 loop, a pattern that has rattled drivers and passengers. Hoodline previously covered a May 2025 case in which a 12-year-old was injured on the beltway, a reminder of how quickly bystanders can be pulled into danger; see 12-Year-Old Injured on I-465.
State police shared few additional details in their news release and did not offer any motive for the gunfire, according to WRTV. The investigation remains active while prosecutors weigh their next move.
