INDIANAPOLIS — Two people were shot at a gym on the northwest side of Indianapolis Tuesday night.
IMPD Capt. McCardia described the scene as "mass chaos," with people who were working out at the gym fleeing everywhere, he said.
According to IMPD, officers responded to VASA Fitness located at 6965 W. 38th Street for a report of a person shot around 9 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers located two victims, a juvenile and an adult, with gunshot injuries.
Both victims were transported to the hospital. One victims is in good condition, according to police. The other victim is reported to be in more serious condition.
Police are still in the initial stages of the investigation, canvassing the area and speaking with witnesses. Preliminary information suggests a suspect walked into the gym and opened fire.
"The best information we have is that somebody went inside the front door and started firing some shots," IMPD Capt. Mark McCardia said on the scene. "I really don't know more, it sounds like maybe they were shooting at one person and another person got hit."
On Feb. 12, IMPD announced they arrested a 20-year-old male for his alleged involvement in the incident. The suspect was arrested for aggravated battery, battery with a deadly weapon, and criminal recklessness.
VASA Fitness released the following statement to WRTV:
We are in shock and saddened following yesterday’s tragic event and we are grateful there have been no fatalities.
Our No. 1 priority is the health and safety of our team and members, and our hearts go out to everyone impacted. We have closed the gym today to focus our attention on providing support to those in need and assisting local law enforcement with its active investigation. We will communicate our re-opening day and time to members as soon as possible.
We don’t have any additional information to share in an on-camera interview today.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
VASA also released the following statement to their members:
Last night around 8:30 pm, there was a shooting in the entrance of our club in Indianapolis off 38th Avenue and Eagle Creek Parkway. We are in shock and saddened by this tragic event and are grateful there have been no fatalities. Our number one priority is the health and safety of our team and members, and our hearts go out to everyone impacted.
The gym is closed today so we can focus our attention on providing support to those in need. We are aware members who were at the club last night may still have personal items inside. We will communicate our re-opening day and time to members as soon as possible.
Please be assured we are doing everything we can to keep you and our team members safe and are working with local law enforcement to assist with their active investigation.
Sincerely,
The VASA Leadership Team
At this time, police are asking anyone with information to come forward and call IMPD aggravated assault or leave an anonymous tip at 317-327-(TIPS).
