A night trip yesterday down East 82nd Street turned into a crime scene after a shooting left one person in critical condition on Indianapolis’ northeast side, police said.
IMPD officers were dispatched just before 9 p.m. to the 5900 block of East 82nd Street in the Castleton neighborhood, where they found a person suffering from gunshot wounds. Medics rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, where they were listed in critical condition, according to WTHR.
Investigators have not released any information about possible suspects or what may have led up to the shooting. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477).
Castleton corridor has seen other shootings
The 82nd Street corridor around Castleton has seen several shootings in recent years, including parking-lot disputes and incidents inside Castleton Square Mall, according to reporting by the Associated Press. Those earlier cases have kept mall security and broader public-safety planning in the spotlight for local officials and business owners who rely on the busy retail strip.
Police ask for tips and footage
IMPD detectives said they are canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance video to piece together what happened on East 82nd Street Sunday night. Anyone who saw suspicious activity or who has security or cellphone footage from the area is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477)…