INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a multi-vehicle crash led to the death of a man on Indy's far east side on Friday.
According to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just before 5 p.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving vehicles near 38th and Windgate.
While en route, officers received additional information that a crash occurred between the vehicles involved in the disturbance.
Police said when officers arrived, they located an accident involving five vehicles. Five victims were transported to the hospital in stable condition.
In a nearby wood area, officers located an adult male with gunshot injuries outside of one of the involved vehicles. The victim was pronounced deceased. Police believe the victim to have a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A firearm was located near the victim and seized as evidence.
Homicide detectives responded to the scene to begin the investigation. Anyone with information about this incident should call Detective Lottie Jones at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or e-mail the detective at Lottie.Patrick@indy.gov.