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IMPD investigating fatal shooting on Indy's south side

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INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is investigating after a person was shot and killed on the south side of Indianapolis.

At approximately, 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Officers responded to the 3400 block of South Meridian Street on a report of a person shot.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male outside of a residence with gunshot wounds.

Medics transported the man to the hospital where he died from his injuries.

The Marion County Coroner identified the victim as Brian Scott Williams, 53.

Police had identified a potential person of interest shortly after the shooting.

Antwone Ervin, 21, was arrested Friday evening.

The Marion County Prosecutor filed a murder charge against Ervin on Monday.

IMPD asks anyone who was in the area that might have video surveillance to check footage from Friday afternoon.

If you have information, contact the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS).