INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD has arrested a man whom they believe murdered a 19-year-old woman on the far east side early Friday morning.
Police responded to 10156 John Jay Drive at 3:18 a.m. on a report of a person shot.
Officers found an adult female with wounds consistent with a gunshot. She was transported to Eskenazi Hospital in critical condition.
At 4:00 a.m., the woman was pronounced deceased.
The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Lanya Amika Anderson, 19.
IMPD said a short time later, officers from the North District came in contact with an adult male who was believed to be involved in the incident. The man was detained, and later arrested for murder by detectives.
Police say there are indications this is domestic-related, but it has not been confirmed.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Dinnsen at 317-327-3435 or Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS.
