INDIANAPOLIS -- A woman was found shot dead near a house on Indianapolis' northeast side early Wednesday morning.
The woman, believed to be in her late 50s, was found on the front lawn of a house on the 3400 block of N. Layman Avenue.
People in the area told police they heard several gunshots just before midnight.
There is no information on suspects or a possible motive.
Less than 30 minutes after the first shooting, another one happened on the northwest side of Indianapolis.
In the second shooting, two women were hit near the intersection of 36th and Clifton streets.
Police say the second shooting was a drive-by. One woman was grazed by a bullet while standing outside, the other shot inside a house. Police believe the house was being targeted.
Both women were taken to Eskenazi Health.
If you have any information regarding either incident, please contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477. You can also text “INDYCS” plus your tip to 274637. Your tip can be reported anonymously.
