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IMPD: 16-year-old killed in east side double shooting

At the scene, officers found a second victim who had been shot.
Credit: WTHR

INDIANAPOLIS — A 16-year-old boy has died after a double shooting on the far east side of Indianapolis Sunday afternoon. 

Just after 12:40 p.m., IMPD responded to reports of shots fired at the Washington Pointe Apartments on Belhaven Drive. This is just east of the Washington Square Mall. 

When officers arrived, they found 16-year-old Ameir Ford who had been shot. He was taken to hospital in critical condition and died there.  

Officers found a second person who had also been shot. The second victim was treated at the scene for a non-life threatening injury. 

Police have not said what led to the shooting or released any information on potential suspects.

Anyone with information about this incident should call the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477 or (TIPS).  

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