Teen fatally shot overnight in Irvington
Indianapolis police are investigating the death of a juvenile who was fatally shot late Saturday night in the Irvington neighborhood.
IMPD east district officers responded to the 5600 block of Lowell Avenue just before 11 p.m. Saturday on reports of a person shot, police said.
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When officers arrived at the scene, a juvenile male had injuries consistent with a gunshot who was then taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.
IMPD homicide detectives said they do not believe that there is an active threat to the area and that it was an isolated incident.
Anyone with information about the shooting should contact Detective Michael Wright at the IMPD Homicide Office at (317) 327-3475 or e-mail him at Michael.Wright@indy.gov.
Tipsters who want to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262-8477 or go to www.CrimeTips.org.
Contact IndyStar reporter Caroline Beck at 317-618-5807 or CBeck@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter: @CarolineB_Indy.
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