A mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday left two teenagers dead and five others wounded, police said.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded around 1:27 a.m. to reports of a disturbance near Washington and Meridian Street when they heard gunfire ring out.
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A 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene. A 15-year-old boy who was among the injured was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. The other five victims, ranging in age from 16 to 21, were also taken to area hospitals. One of them transported themselves, authorities said.
Victims’ Ages Released
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Deceased:
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15-year-old boy
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16-year-old boy
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Injured:
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16-year-old
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17-year-old
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Two 19-year-olds
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21-year-old
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The names of the victims have not yet been released.
No Suspects Identified
As of Saturday afternoon, no arrests had been made, and police had not identified a suspect or determined a motive.
City Leaders Respond
At a press conference, Police Chief Chris Bailey voiced frustration and sorrow over the continued violence:
“Too many lives are being lost,” Bailey said. “We need the public’s help and cooperation more than ever.”
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett echoed those sentiments, mourning with the victims’ families and calling the tragedy “avoidable and preventable.”
“These are children, and they should be alive today,” the mayor said.
The shooting comes amid a surge in gun violence affecting cities across the U.S., with Indianapolis seeing a string of deadly incidents involving teenagers in recent months.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS.
