4 overnight shootings in Indianapolis, 2 deadly
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A total of four shootings happened in the city Friday night into Saturday morning. Two separate shootings left two dead and another shooting left one in critical condition, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
1 man dead, 26th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
A man has shot and killed early Saturday morning. The cause of death been ruled as homicide, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
Just before 12:30 a.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of West 26th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, police said.
According to IMPD, officers arrived and located a man dead with a gunshot wound. Harvey L. Lewis, 45, died at the scene.
IMPD homicide detectives responded to the scene and began their investigations, police said.
Police confirm that no arrest has been made.
Anyone with information about this incident was asked to contact Larry Craciunoiu at the IMPD homicide office at 317-327-3475 or by email at Larry.Craciunoiu@indy.gov.
1 man dead, Southeastern Avenue and South Hunter Road
A man was shot and killed on the city’s southeast side, according to IMPD.
The shooting happened at 11:55 p.m. Friday, police say.
Officers arrived to the scene and located a man lying on the ground near a vehicle, who had injuries consistent with a gunshot wound, police said.
IMPD homicide detectives responded to the scene and began their investigation.
Police confirm that no arrest has been made.
Anyone with information about this incident was asked to contact Detective Matthew Melkey at the IMPD homicide office at 317-327-3475 or by email at Matthew.Melkey@indy.gov.
1 shot, Southeastern Avenue and South Franklin Road
A man was shot on the city’s southeast side, according to IMPD.
At 11:55 p.m. Friday, the person was shot near Southeastern Avenue and Franklin Road, police say.
The man was identified as DeAngelo Watkins, 33, by the Marion County Coroner’s Office Tuesday.
Police did not give a condition of the victim, but did say that detectives are investigating.
1 shot, Washington Street and I-465
A person is in critical condition after being shot on the city’s westside, according to IMPD.
Around 10 p.m. Friday, the shooting took place near Washington and I-465, police say.
Police have not provided News 8 with any further detail at this time.
