INDIANAPOLIS — One person has died following a Monday afternoon shooting on the south side.
Police responded to the shooting around 2:45 p.m. in the 8800 block of St. Peter street. This is near Madison Avenue and County Line Road.
Upon arrival, police found Ngun Tha Peng, 18, suffering from a gunshot wound(s). He was transported to the hospital in critical condition but later died.
The shooting is being investigated as a homicide.
Marion County prosecutors on May 17 charged Roberto Melendrez-Moran, 23, with murder, dealing cocaine, possessing cocaine and dealing marijuana in connection with Peng's death.
Anyone with more information was urged to contact IMPD Detective Lottie Patrick at 317-327-3475 or Lottie.Patrick@indy.gov. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477 (TIPS) or online.
