INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — A 23-year-old man is dead after a shooting in a parking garage near the Indiana Convention Center on Thursday.
On Sunday morning, the Marion County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Brett Scrogham, a recent IU graduate from the Kelley School of Business.
Indianapolis Metropolitan police said people flagged down officers patrolling the area to inform them of shots fired just after 6 p.m. Thursday at a parking garage just east of the convention center in the 100 block of South Capitol Avenue.
Officers found a person described as a young adult man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Police provided aid at the scene before the man was taken to the hospital in very critical condition.
Police said they have detained one person from the scene and were working to learn the person’s involvement.
As of Sunday evening, no charges have been announced.
Police said increased patrols will be placed around the convention center and the garage.
The Marion County Coroner’s Office told WRTV that an autopsy is scheduled for Monday.
Mayor Joe Hogsett issued a statement Sunday regarding the shooting:
“Today, I am saddened to learn of the passing of the victim of last week’s random act of violence. My prayers are with the family of this young man and all who knew him.
Violence anywhere in our community is unacceptable – especially when it claims the life of an innocent person simply enjoying the amenities that make our city great. This tragedy is a stark reminder of the vital work IMPD, OPHS, and our community partners do every day to prevent crime, interrupt potential violence, and make our city safer. IMPD detectives continue to work diligently to hold the perpetrators of this crime accountable and will not rest until a suspect is in custody.
I urge our community to come together: to support one another, share information that may aid the investigation, and stay engaged in the collective effort to prevent violence and protect every person in our city.”
