INDIANAPOLIS — Police are searching for the suspect who killed a man and injured three others in a shooting on the east side of Indianapolis Tuesday.
Neighbors tell WRTV they saw a male dressed in all black wearing a ski mask run from the scene. They say he was carrying a large gun.
The family of the man injured in the incident says the nearly 70-year-old was defending his home.
“He’s one of the best men I know, besides my daddy. He treats me like I’m his child,” said Toni Alums.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 3500 block of Wallace Avenue just after 12:30 p.m.
When officers arrived, they found four adult males with gunshot injuries. Two of the victims were reported to be in stable condition, one victim was in critical condition and a fourth victim was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The deceased victim was identified as 20-year-old Cameron Curtis Clay.
IMPD said during the investigation, a large amount of narcotics were found at the residence.
“It hurts. It don’t just hurt their family, it hurts everybody. I’m hurt,” Alums said.
Witnesses say a Dodge Charger drove into the neighborhood. Moments later, they describe males attempting to break into a home, followed by gunfire.
“It sounded like New Year's,” Alums said.
She says she heard 30 to 40 shots fired.
The son of the man who was killed says his father rented out the home, but he was in the neighborhood to check on a tenant.
“All you can do is shake your head and say this crazy out here. Little young guys out here making dumb moves, false moves, wrong moves,” he said.
IMPD is investigating and asks anyone with information to call the department at 317-327-3475 or submit tips through Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477. You may remain anonymous.
