INDIANAPOLIS – An arrest has been made after a man was killed and a woman was wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon on the city's near south side.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just before 1:00 p.m., officers responded to the 1700 block of Union Street and found an adult male and female with gunshot wounds. Both were transported to an area hospital, where the female was upgraded to stable condition and the male was pronounced deceased. He was later identified as Jason Edward Griffin, 44.
Officers arrested a 64-year-old man for his alleged role in the shooting. He has been charged with murder and attempted murder. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) will make the final charging decision.
Homicide detectives believe this to be an isolated incident with all parties involved identified.
The Marion County Coroner's Office will determine the exact cause of death and release the victim's name after next-of-kin notification.
Anyone with information should call Detective Bradley Hinshaw at 317.327.3475 or Crime Stoppers at 317.262.8477.
