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One person shot and killed at industrial facility on Indy's east side

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Posted at 7:29 PM, Jan 20, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-22 13:18:03-05

UPDATE: The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Justin Laster, 42.

INDIANAPOLIS — A man was shot and killed at an industrial facility on the city's east side in what police said is an isolated incident between two employees.

According to a report from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, it happened shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday at PSC Industries, 6790 E. 32nd St.

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"Based on what investigators have determined at this time it appears to be an isolated incident of violence between two individual employees," Sgt. Shane Foley, a spokesperson for IMPD, said.

The suspect fled the scene after the shooting and detectives are working to identify the shooter, Foley said.

Police said an adult male was shot and pronounced dead at the scene.

On Friday, Jan. 22, police announced one person had been arrested for the crime.