At least seven people were shot, including two who died, early Saturday morning in Indianapolis, Indiana, according to police. The shooting occurred at the intersection of West Market Street and North Illinois Street around 1:30 a.m., where police forces responded to the scene. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has released a statement, expressing their thoughts with the victims, their families, and the officers who rushed to the scene.
Several roads were closed in the downtown area as officers probed the scene, and drivers and pedestrians were advised to avoid the affected location. No details regarding the possible suspect or what led to the shooting have been released as of early Saturday morning. The conditions of the surviving victims are also unknown at this time.
The incident remains under investigation, and the police have not yet identified any potential motives or suspects. Meanwhile, the article also references other recent violent incidents, including a Chicago drive-by shooting that left at least 4 dead and 14 wounded, as well as a South Carolina deputy shot and killed in an ambush. These incidents highlight the ongoing concerns about violent crime in the United States, prompting calls for further community and law enforcement action.