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12-year-old shot en route to short-term rental party, two adult males arrested

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INDIANAPOLIS — According to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department a 12-year-old male was shot on their way to a short-term rental property party early Sunday morning and two adult males have been arrested.

Around 2 a.m., IMPD officers said they arrived to 69 Devon Ave. on reports of a person shot.

Police found a 12-year-old male victim who had been shot. He was transported to a local hospital where police say he is currently in stable condition.

After investigation, detectives learned there was a party at a short-term rental property on Saturday night.

Police said they arrested two adult males, an 18-year-old and 19-year-old for narcotics and other offenses.

Both men were also armed at the time of the arrest and firearms were recovered, police said.

The 18-year-old who was arrested is the younger brother of the owners of the rental property, according to a statement he provided in court documents.

Detectives said they are still working to determine the role of the men in the shooting incident.