INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a man's body was found with a gunshot wound early Thursday on the city's east side.
Officers found the person unresponsive while they responded about 6:10 a.m. to the 7300 block of Taos Trail for a welfare check, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
This is in a subdivision near the intersection of East Washington Street and South Shadeland Avenue.
The man was later pronounced dead at the scene.
On Friday, the Marion County Coroner's Office said he had been identified as Samuel Reeder, 32.
IMPD asked anyone with more information to contact Detective Brad Nuetzman at 317-327-3475 or Brad.Nuetzman@indy.gov. Tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477 (TIPS) or online.
This is a developing story.
-
Fire on north side injured man, left several displaced and kills three pets
The fire broke out around 7:56 p.m. at 9301 Racquetball Way, IFD posted on Facebook. It took IFD 25 minutes to get the fire under control.
Shepherd Community Center sees increase in need for mental health services
A community center on the east side of Indy is increasing access to mental health services for the kids and families they serve.
Faith leaders condemn Lt. Gov. Beckwith for Three-Fifths Compromise comment
The Three-Fifths Compromise counted Black people as three-fifths of a human being during slavery. Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith described the law as a "great move" in a video this week.
Porch Party welcomes fans, encourages folks to decorate ahead of the Indy 500
The green flag is flying, welcoming Indy car drivers and race fans from across the country to the town of Speedway and central Indiana.
