Two people found dead in Indianapolis east side home

2 found shot dead after wellness check at Indianapolis east side home

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Two people were found dead with gunshot wounds inside of a home, said the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Officers were conducting a welfare check on a person at the 5200 block of East 20th Place, near Emerson Avenue and East 21st street, around 2:27 p.m. Tuesday.

An adult male and female victim were found in the home with gunshot wounds.

Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police did not say what led to the shooting or when it happened.

The Marion County Coroner’s Office will release the names of the deceased after their relatives have been notified.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Ryan Clark at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or by email at Ryan.Clark@indy.gov

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