Man fatally shot inside Indianapolis home; person held for questioning released

One person dead after an early morning shooting on Indy’s Near North side

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — One person is dead and a detainee has been released after questioning after a fatal Friday morning shooting on the city’s near north side, Indianapolis police said.

Coroners identified the man Friday afternoon as Charles Arnold Jr., 53.

Just after 4:10 a.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a shooting on Capitol Avenue off of 29th Street.

Upon arrival, officers found Arnold who had been shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene, IMPD says.

A person of interest was detained, but police did not say if they are a suspect. They said in a later update that the person was released after questioning.

Southbound Capitol Avenue from 30th to 28th Street is closed for investigation.

This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

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