Run Type: Person shot X 5/Homicide Investigation
Incident address: 1300 block of North Sherman Drive (NE50)
INDIANAPOLIS--On January 28, 2018, at approximately 2:14 a.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were patrolling when they heard multiple shots fired in the area of 1600 N. Sherman Drive. Moments later officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of North Sherman Drive on a person shot. Officers arrived and located multiple people shot outside the Sawmill Saloon. Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) responded to the scene. There were multiple victims at the scene. IEMS pronounced one male deceased at the scene. Three people were transported to Eskenazi hospital, where one person was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival, one remained in critical condition, and one in stable condition. A fifth person was transported to Community East hospital by a friend and then moved to Methodist hospital where he remains in critical condition.
Homicide detectives responded to the incident scene and began canvassing the area for witnesses. At this point in the investigation, detectives know a disturbance occurred at the Sawmill Saloon prior to the shots being fired. The Marion County Forensic Services Agency also responded to the scene to assist with identifying and collecting forensic evidence. The Marion County Coroner’s Office (MCCO) will determine the exact manner and cause of death. The name of the victims can be obtained from the MCCO after proper identification and next-of-kin notification.
Anyone with information should call the IMPD Homicide Branch at 317-327-3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS. Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous and not available for public release.
This release may be updated as more information becomes available.
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