INDIANAPOLIS — Two people are dead following a shooting Thursday on Indianapolis' east side that initially came in as a fire call, with two children found in the home.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to what was initially reported as a fire at approximately 10:20 a.m. in the 3700 block of Audubon Road. When the Indianapolis Fire Department arrived on scene, they discovered two victims with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds and two children in the house.
A woman was transported to an area hospital in critical condition but later died from her injuries. A man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Department of Child Services was called to care for the two children found in the home.
IMPD is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Police have not released information about the victims' identities or whether any suspects have been identified.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact IMPD or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
