INDIANAPOLIS – A 16-year-old was listed in critical condition Wednesday night after a shooting happened on the city’s east side.
This is the second teen shot within the past three days, according to IMPD.
The first incident happened Monday night outside of a Popeye’s restaurant in the 3200 block of West 16th Street. The 14-year-old victim was killed during a gun sale, according to IMPD.
On Wednesday Indianapolis police responded to a call of shots fired in the 2000 block of North Arlington Avenue before 10 p.m. to find the 16-year-old shot in the leg and arm.
He was taken to IU Methodist Hospital for treatment.
A man was found on scene, surrendered with his hands up.
Police said the man was armed and a second gun was also found on scene.
He was taken into custody, but it is not clear if he is a suspect or not, officers said.
If you have any information on this case, call Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-TIPS.
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