INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — Two people were injured in a shooting in downtown Indianapolis early Thursday morning.
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of a person shot just after 6 a.m. in the 900 block of Fort Wayne Avenue.
The shooting happened between the Lugar Tower Apartments and Braxton apartments, police said.
1 critical, 1 stable
When officers arrived, they found a woman shot outside. She was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, IMPD said.
Shortly after, investigators located a man shot inside the Lugar Tower Apartments. He is in stable condition.
Resident: ‘It woke me up out of my sleep’
Sean White, who lives nearby, said he heard the shots and commotion.
“I heard the shots — like Phew Phew Phew,” White said. “I looked outside to see if everyone was OK, but I feel bad for whoever was shot. It woke me up out of my sleep.”
White said the incident reflects recent activity in the area.
“It’s always something going on out here,” he said. “This was common because things have been pretty hectic lately here with people fighting and shooting.”
Person detained, investigation ongoing
IMPD said a person has been detained as officers investigate what led to the shooting. Police believe this is an isolated incident.
The investigation is ongoing. IMPD has not released suspect or victim names.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS.
