INDIANAPOLIS- The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to investigate a person shot on the city’s southwest side earlier this evening.
Just after 7:30 p.m. on 11.9.17 officers with the Southwest district were responding to a shots fired run in the 5700 block of Port Au Prince. Officers arrived on scene and located a female with and apparent gunshot wound. Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) and Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) responded to the scene. IEMS transported the victim to Eskenazi hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.
Homicide detectives responded to the scene and immediately began canvassing the area for information. The Indianapolis – Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to assist with identifying and collecting potential forensic evidence. The Marion County Coroner’s Office (MCCO) will be assisting and will determine the exact manner and cause of death. The name of the victim can be obtained from the MCCO after proper next-of-kin notification has been made.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.
