INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD said a young male has died following a shooting on the northeast side of Indianapolis Saturday evening.
According to police, officers were dispatched to 3900 Rue Rabelais near Binford and 56th Street at around 7:19 p.m. on the report of a person shot.
Officers at the scene found the victim, described as a young male, suffering from gunshot wounds in the grassy area near the playground. The victim was taken to Riley Hospital in critical condition. IMPD confirmed the victim was pronounced deceased in the hospital.
Investigators believe this was a targeted incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
No information about the suspect was released.
An investigation into this incident is underway. Anyone with information or doorbell footage is asked to reach out to IMPD Detective Christopher Williams at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or e-mail the detective at Christopher.Williams4@indy.gov. Alternatively, they can call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS) to remain anonymous.
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