Indianapolis crime: Man shot near Fountain Square bar
A person was shot early Sunday morning on the near southeast side of Indianapolis, Fox59 reports.
The Indianapolis Metro Police Department has confirmed to Fox59 that a man was shot near a bar in the Fountain Square neighborhood. 911 operators received a call at approximately 4 a.m. about a possible shooting at the The Brass Ring Lounge in the 1200 block of Shelby Street. Police say the shooting happened in a parking lot outside the bar.
Responding officers located the 22-year-old male victim who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. EMS personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment. None of his injuries appear to be life threatening.
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The name of the victim has not been released yet.
IMPD detectives responded to the scene and began interviewing witnesses. The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency is also assisting in the investigation by gathering any potential evidence from the crime scene. Very few details have been released as police are still in the early stages of the investigation. It’s unclear if any arrests have been made or if any suspects are in custody in relation to the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding is asked to contact police or call CRIME STOPPERS of Central Indiana anonymously at 317-262-TIPS (8477).