INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting incident on the northeast side of the Circle City.
According to a media notification from IMPD, officers responded to the 7300 block of Railhead Court at approximately 7:20 p.m. on a report of a person shot. The person, who was later identified as an adult male, was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
IMPD then learned of another person shot in the 7300 block of Clearvista Drive. Officers reported that the man took himself to a local hospital.
Police reported that the second man found shot was pronounced dead. He was identified as 18-year-old Quarran Marshon Hopkins.
Police eventually determined that both individuals were shot on Railhead Court. Detectives located several firearms at the scene and multiple people have been detained in connection to the incident, according to a press release sent early Monday morning.
IMPD believes the individuals involved in the shooting knew each other. Police do not think the shooting was a random act.
Homicide Detective David Miller will be leading IMPD’s investigation. Miller can be contacted at the IMPD Homicide Office at (317) 327-3475 or via email at David.Miller2@indy.gov.
Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262-8477 or visit www.CrimeTips.org. Anonymous tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $1000 for information that leads to a felony arrest.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
