INDIANAPOLIS — Two people are dead after a triple shooting on the east side of Indianapolis on Saturday, police said.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers received reports of gunfire in the vicinity of E. 42nd Street and Mitthoefer Road around 9 a.m.
Investigators say when they arrived to the scene a car sped off launching a pursuit.
Police say the vehicle hit an ambulance during pursuit and that it eventually ended at 16th street.
The two people in the car are connected to the shooting and are detained.
Officers arrived on the scene to find two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. They were reported to be in critical condition. A third victim was located shortly afterward.
Police later said that two of the victims were pronounced deceased.
IMPD says the third victims condition is serious but that they are stable.
On a social media post, IMPD said two suspects were taken into custody.
Regarding this incident, 3 victims were confirmed to have injuries consistent with a gunshot wound(s).
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) June 28, 2025
Two alleged suspects have been taken into custody and we are not aware of any ongoing threat to the public.
Media is asked to stage in the 4200 block of N. Mitthoeffer Rd. https://t.co/lstZdzOsq3
