INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after two people died and two more were injured in shootings in Indianapolis from Sunday night into Monday morning. One person was also killed in a stabbing on the city's near south side.
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears released the following statement on weekend shootings in Indianapolis:
"Many simple disputes ended with violence over the weekend. We continue to see lasting damage caused by the inability to resolve disputes before resorting to gun violence. We cannot tolerate this behavior and the use of firearms or weapons as a resolution to conflict.
We forewarned the consequences that would come from having more guns on our streets as a result of the permitless carry legislation, and we are witnessing the ramifications of that action on a far-too-frequent basis.
As a community, we must do our part to combat gun violence and address the issues that lead to it."
East side shooting
Around 4:30 a.m., IMPD officers responded to the 2300 block of North Ritter Avenue, near East 23rd Street, for a report of a person shot. Police located a teenager who appeared to be shot.
The victim was taken a local hospital in critical condition but later died from his injuries.
The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as 17-year-old Cortez Glass.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information about the shooting should contact Detective Gregory Shue at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or by email at Gregory.Shue@indy.gov.
West side shooting
IMPD officers responded to the 2400 block of West Washington Street, near Belmont Avenue, around 12:45 a.m. Monday on a report of a person shot. Police located a victim with apparent gunshot wounds.
Police described the victim as "awake and breathing" but did not share any further information on their condition.
At the time of publishing, IMPD had not shared any information on the circumstances of the shooting or if police have any suspects.
North side shooting
Around 11:45 p.m., IMPD officers responded to the 7100 block of Michigan Road, near Westlane Road, for a report of a person shot. Police located a man who appeared to be shot.
The man was taken to a local hospital in critical condition but died from his injuries shortly after arriving to the hospital.
The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as 19-year-old Tyrese LaMont Temple.
As of 10:30 a.m. Monday, police have not made any arrests in connection to the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective Gary Toms at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or by email at Gary.Toms@indy.gov.
Near north side shooting
Around 10 p.m. on Aug. 28, IMPD officers responded to the 1400 block of North College Avenue, near East 15th Street, for a report of a person shot. Police located a female victim who appeared to be shot.
Her identity has not been shared by police, who said she was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
At the time of publishing, IMPD had not shared any information on the circumstances of the shooting or if police have any suspects.
Anyone with information on any of the incidents can contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.