Person shot and killed on west side, IMPD searching for suspect

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Lon Powe.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A person has died after a shooting at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday.

It happened at 7055 Mariner Way. Once Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers arrived, they found a man with consistent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Marion County Coroner’s Office will determine the exact cause of death and the name of the deceased man.

Investigators believe the shooting was targeted and not a random act. Police say multiple witnesses contacted 911. Police are hoping to speak with witnesses who may have saw a possible suspect leave the area.

Anyone with information about this incident should call Detective Chris Craighill at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475