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IMPD officer shoots suspect reportedly holding woman at gunpoint on Indy's east side

The incident happened near 10th Street and North Sherman Drive around 3:25 p.m. Sunday.

INDIANAPOLIS — A police shooting involving an IMPD officer happened on Indy's east side Sunday afternoon.

According to a release from IMPD, the shooting happened in the 1000 block of North Kealing Avenue, which is near 10th Street and North Sherman Drive, shortly before 3:30 p.m. Oct. 27. 

An IMPD spokesperson said police were at the scene for an unrelated incident when an uninvolved car drove up to the scene. A woman reportedly got out of the car and told police she was being held at gunpoint. 

IMPD says "at some point," an officer-involved shooting occurred, and the person believed to be the suspect was struck by gunfire. That person was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

Police said a gun was found at the scene.

IMPD says it will release more information after further investigation.

 Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477).

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

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