INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Metropolitan Police on Friday have arrested a 17-year-old male for his alleged connection to a fatal shooting on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
According to a release sent on Friday, the teen was arrested on preliminary charges of criminal recklessness and dangerous possession of a firearm for his alleged involvement in the incident that happened on Saturday morning.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just after 9 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Edgemere Court on a report of a person shot.
When they arrived, officers located an individual with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. The victim is reported to be in critical condition.
Shortly after arriving to the hospital, the victim identified as 28-year-old Codey Garrard, was pronounced deceased.
A person was detained at the scene, IMPD said.
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) will ultimately make the final charging decision.
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