INDIANAPOLIS — Two people have been confirmed dead in a double shooting on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department North District officers were dispatched to the Shell gas station at 3402 North Emerson Avenue on a report of two people shot at 5:20 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers located two individuals believed to be adult males inside the business with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.
One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim was transported to Methodist Hospital in critical condition. The victim later died from the injuries.
The victims will be identified after their families are notified.
Detectives have spoke with multiple witnesses and do not believe the gas station employees were involved in the incident. Detectives will also review surveillance video.
On April 26, IMPD announced the arrest of a 20-year-old man in connection to the crimes. WRTV will release more information when available.
Detectives believe the person involved in this incident may have a story to share. If that person wants to share what occurred, they are encouraged to call the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or 911.
Anyone with information about this incident should call Detective Jose Torres at the IMPD Homicide Office or email him at Jose.Torres@indy.gov. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477 (TIPS).
