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Indianapolis police investigate deadly east side shooting

Police found a victim in a secluded section of Gardner Park in the 6900 block of East 46th Street.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an east side shooting that left one person dead Tuesday night.

Officers responded to a report of a person shot around 8:30 p.m. and found a victim in a secluded section of Gardner Park in the 6900 block of East 46th Street, just west of Shadeland Avenue.

IMPD said the victim, later identified by the Marion County Coroner's Office as 18-year-old Javian Rhodes, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police haven't offered information about a suspect or a possible motive.

Officers were canvassing the area for clues and possible witnesses.

If you have information, contact Det. Stephen Smalley at (317) 327-3475 or Stephen.Smalley@indy.gov

You can also call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262-8477 (TIPS) to remain anonymous.

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Credit: WTHR/Josh Blankenship

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