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IMPD investigating the death of 14-year-old girl on Indy's south side

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INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating the death of a teenage girl found on the south side of Indianapolis Saturday.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said they responded to 1440 Salisbury Lane following reports of a death investigation.

When they arrived, they found a girl lying outside in the courtyard area of Laurelwood Apartments. The victim had gunshot injuries and was pronounced deceased.

She was identified by family as 14-year-old Deandra Staples.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact Det. Douglas Swails at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475, or e-mail him at Douglas.Swails@indy.gov.

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