BEECH GROVE, IN — A 12-year-old is recovering from injuries sustained in a shooting on I-465 near Emerson Avenue on Friday that led to a crash.
According to Indiana State Police, around 1:35 p.m., shots were fired between two vehicles. The conflict escalated, resulting in a crash as one of the vehicles exited the interstate.
Police said a juvenile sitting in the back seat of one of the cars, a black Honda SUV, was struck by gunfire and was transported to Riley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An infant was present in the same vehicle; however, police confirmed that the baby was not struck by gunfire and was transported for precautionary checks.
Two other occupants involved in the crash, who were bystanders, were also taken to the hospital, but their injuries are not life-threatening.
Police said they witnessed what appeared to be multiple bullet holes in the rear driver's side door of the black SUV.
Shortly following the crash, officers from Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and ISP troopers and Troopers located the other vehicle believed to be involved in the shooting on I-465.
The car was abandoned with multiple bullet holes, however officers located who they believe to be the driver at a residence nearby.
Investigators confirmed they believe this shooting stemmed from road rage.
ISP said investigators have spoken to all the people they believe to be involved and the investigation is ongoing.
