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Fishers police arrest 15-year-old for Geist-area shooting

Police said a shooting near Geist Reservoir Monday afternoon appears to be an isolated incident.

FISHERS, Ind. — Fishers police have arrested a 15-year-old Indianapolis boy in a shooting Monday near Geist Reservoir.

Police said the shooting happened around 4 p.m. Monday near 104th Street and Olio Road. Medics transported the victim to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg.  

The victim gave investigators details about the suspect before being taken to the hospital. Police set up a perimeter to search for the suspect, including drone units and K-9 officers, but later determined the suspect had left the area. Investigators also determined the shooting was not a random act.

Police located the suspect Tuesday evening and took him into custody without incident. The juvenile male is being held at the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center.

The teenager is being held on charges including robbery, strangulation, pointing a firearm, intimidation, two counts of criminal confinement, aggravated battery, motor vehicle theft and a misdemeanor charge of dangerous possession of unlawful transfer of a firearm.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Fishers Police Det. LaShawn Tyler at 317-595-3313.

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