INDIANAPOLIS — Wednesday afternoon, police responded to a shooting on the east side of Indy that left a person in critical condition.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to the 8200 block of Wysong Drive on reports of a shooting just after noon.
Upon arrival, officers found a victim suffering from injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. The victim was quickly transported to a local hospital and is reportedly in critical condition.
Police reports show a 17-year-old male was arrested.
A probable cause affidavit revealed that the shooter was the victim’s son, who reportedly fled to his grandfather's house nearby after the incident.
In an audio-recorded statement, the mother and grandmother of the individuals involved shared details about the events leading to the shooting.
She noted that an argument erupted between the father and son over whether to go to school or attend online school.
She overheard the shouting and witnessed her grandson holding firearms against his father.
During a struggle over the guns, one weapon reportedly fell apart, and after attempting to separate them, she went to the restroom. When she emerged, she found the father bleeding. In the chaos, the son fled, reportedly placing a gun into his waistband and stating, “I just shot your [expletive] son.”
Police later located a third firearm in the backyard of a nearby home. During a search warrant execution at the residence, detectives discovered a 3D printer along with parts for firearms and ammunition in plain view. It was noted that the son is prohibited from possessing firearms due to his age.
