INDIANAPOLIS — Two adults were transported to a local hospital after police responded to a shooting Sunday night on westbound Interstate 70 near Shadeland Avenue on the east side of Indianapolis.
Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and Indiana State Police troopers responded to the shooting just after 7:30 p.m., according to a news release from ISP.
A man who was sitting in the back seat is in critical condition with a gunshot wound. The driver of the vehicle suffered minor injuries when they were hit by shrapnel from the gunfire.
MORE | Man, woman killed in suspected murder-suicide in Clermont: Indianapolis police | Boyfriend arrested in Indianapolis woman's murder
Investigators believe a third person was in the car, but investigators believe they fled the scene before officers arrived.
Information about a possible suspect or their vehicle was not available. Anyone who might have witnessed the shooting is asked to contact Indiana State Police.
-
Severe weather damage? Here’s how to file your insurance claim
With all the widespread damage from severe weather many Hoosiers will be filing insurance claims. WRTV talked to a local professional about what you need to know before you start the process.Madison County seeks disaster declaration after storm leaves major damage behind
Emergency management officials are seeking a disaster declaration following severe damage caused by a recent storm.Powerful winds topple trees, trailer in Delaware County
Yorktown is cleaning up after a serious storm again, just seven months after experiencing a landspout tornado. Wednesday's storm took down dozens of trees, one of which fell on a historic cemetery.Tariffs lead to temporary layoffs at Stellantis Kokomo plant
Stellantis is halting production in Canada and Mexico due to a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, leading to temporary layoffs for about 900 U.S. employees in Michigan and Indiana plants.