INDIANAPOLIS-IMPD Aggravated Assault Detectives are seeking the publics help in locating a person of interest regarding a shooting investigation.
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 1000 block of E. Washington Street. Officers arrived and located an adult male who sustained injuries consistent with a gunshot wound(s). Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) arrived and transported the victim to an area hospital in critical condition.
IMPD aggravated assault detectives responded and began an investigation. Detectives have identified a person of interest, 47-year-old Maurice Cole, to whom they would like to speak to. Detectives believe Maurice Cole may have information about what lead up to the shooting. Maurice is depicted in the attached photos.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective Josh Taylor at the IMPD Aggravated Assault Office at 317.327.3475 or e-mail him at [email protected].
Alternatively, they can call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS) to remain anonymous. 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. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.
CASE# IP230093577
