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17-year-old arrested in deadly shooting on Indy's east side

The shooting happened Saturday in the 2000 block of Kildare Avenue, near East 21st Street and Emerson Avenue, around 4:30 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD officers responded to a deadly shooting on Indianapolis' east side Saturday afternoon.

Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 12, IMPD officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 2000 block of Kildare Avenue, near East 21st Street and Emerson Avenue. Police discovered a victim with gunshot wound(s). The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 26-year-old Askari Lamont Moore.

After receiving information from eyewitnesses, IMPD and Indiana State Police officers began searching for the suspect in the area. 

Police said a short time later, the suspect was located and detained. According to police, the suspect, who is a 17-year-old male, was later arrested. 

Homicide detectives are investigating the scene, and detectives said there is no ongoing threat to the area. 

The Marion County Coroner's Office will assist detectives in determining the exact cause of death. 

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