INDIANAPOLIS — Two people were injured, and a car was flipped over in a shooting on the northwest side of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to the 7300 block of Lafayette Road shortly after 2 p.m. on reports of a person shot and vehicle flipped over.
Upon arrival, officers located two victims suffering from gunshot injuries. The victims were reported to be in stable condition.
According to police, an adult woman attempted to sell a gun to a 16-year-old male, but the teen allegedly stole the gun and drove off. The woman chased after the teen in her vehicle.
IMPD says the two parties exchanged gunfire. Two men, aged 17 and 18, were passengers in the vehicle being driven by the 16-year-old.
The 17-year-old and 18-year-old were the two victims who were shot, police say. The 16-year-old crashed the vehicle.
IMPD officers located two firearms at the scene. They also say “it’s possible” more people were involved in the incident.
Anyone with information should call IMPD at 317-327-3475 or make an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477 (TIPS).
