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Man shot, killed on Indy's north side; 16-year-old suspect charged as adult

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Posted at 4:05 PM, May 07, 2024
and last updated 2024-05-07 16:05:16-04

INDIANAPOLIS — One person was shot and killed on the north side of Indianapolis on Tuesday.

According to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to W. 79th Street and Harcourt Road on a report of a person shot.

Police said officers arrived to the scene within a minute of the call. When they arrived, they located an adult male with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.

Unfortunately, the victim died on the scene, police said.

Detectives arrested 16-year-old Dawensky Zamorfor his alleged role in this incident. He was charged as an adult with murder and dangerous possession of a firearm.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact 317-327-3475 to speak directly with a detective.