Police Investigate Violent Shooting Involving Young Victims in Downtown Indianapolis, with Two Juveniles Arrested for Resisting Officers
Authorities are investigating a shooting in downtown Indianapolis that left seven minors, aged 16 and under, with gunshot wounds. The shooting, which occurred near Circle Centre Mall shortly before midnight on Saturday, involved multiple suspects, according to police. Officers patrolling the area responded to the sound of gunfire and found a large group of young people at the scene. Seven youths were treated at local hospitals for their injuries, none of which were considered life-threatening.
The victims included two 16-year-old boys, a 16-year-old girl, three 14-year-old girls, and a 12-year-old boy, all of whom were injured by the gunfire. In a statement released on Monday, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) confirmed that detectives are investigating the case and suspect more than one individual may have been involved in the shooting.
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett expressed his sorrow over the incident in a statement, emphasising that “a 12-year-old child has no business being out late at night anywhere without parental or adult supervision.” He also voiced concern over the involvement of firearms, saying, “there is no reason why a young person at any age should be in possession of a gun.”
On Monday, IMPD officials revealed that two juveniles had been arrested for resisting law enforcement following the shooting. While the authorities have not yet identified or apprehended any suspects directly involved in the shooting, they have been actively following up on several leads and reviewing surveillance footage. The police have also secured multiple search warrants as part of their investigation.
Deputy Chief Tanya Terry indicated that no formal arrests related to the shooting had been made as of Sunday, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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