Indianapolis Shooting: 7 Youths Injured, One Critical

A shooting at a mall in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 31, resulted in injuries to seven youths aged between 12 and 17, with one of them critically wounded.

The incident unfolded shortly after 11:30 pm local time when Indianapolis Metropolitan Police, who were patrolling the area near Circle Center Mall, were alerted by the sound of gunfire.

Initial reports indicated that six victims had been shot. Emergency services quickly responded, transporting these individuals to the hospital. A seventh young person later arrived at a medical facility independently. Of the seven injured, one remains in critical condition, while the others have been stabilized.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Deputy Chief of Operations, Tanya Terry, addressed the incident, lamenting the recurring theme of youths resorting to gun violence to resolve conflicts. Terry noted the tendency of young people to gather downtown post the mall’s closing time and called on parents to be more vigilant about their children’s whereabouts and activities, especially late in the evening.

No suspects have been apprehended in relation to this shooting, and investigations are ongoing to identify and capture the perpetrator.

This shooting marks the third consecutive weekend of gun violence in Indianapolis. The previous weekend, on March 24, saw a shooting that left one dead and five injured, including a police officer, with the assailant being fatally shot by law enforcement. Additionally, a bar shooting on March 16 resulted in one death and five injuries, with a suspect subsequently arrested and charged based on bar surveillance footage.