INDIANAPOLIS — A man was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 4 for his alleged role in the September deadly shooting of a woman on Indianapolis' near northeast side, IMPD announced.
Erik Hale, 34, is charges of murder, aggravated battery, robbery, criminal recklessness and possession of a handgun by a felon. His initial court appearance is scheduled for the afternoon of Oct. 6, 2022.
Police were called to check a report of a shooting around just before 11 p.m. Sept. 11 at East 34th Street and North Keystone Avenue. Officers found two victims with apparent gunshot wounds.
Medics arrived and pronounced one of the victims, identified as 52-year-old Pamela J. Garruto, dead at the scene.
The second victim, a man, was taken to a hospital and was said to be in "stable" condition by police.
IMPD announced Hale had been arrested for his alleged involvement in the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective Michael McWhorter at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-32703475 or by e-mail at Michael.McWhorter@indy.gov. Anonymous tips can shared with Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS.
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