INDIANAPOLIS — A teenager died Monday after police say he was accidentally shot at a home on the east side of Indianapolis.
The teenager showed up at Community East Hospital around 2:45 p.m. on Monday. When officers arrived, they verified the teenager had been shot and said he was in stable condition. But, IMPD said, at some point while he was in the hospital, his condition deteriorated, and he was transferred to IU Health Methodist Hospital, where he later died.
The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 15-year-old James Martin.
Homicide detectives determined the shooting happened at a home in the 2400 block of West Arlington Court, near the intersection of North Arlington Avenue and East 23rd Street.
Detectives preliminarily believe this shooting was unintentional. A person of interest, who police say they're confident was responsible for the shooting, was been taken into custody and cooperated with the investigation.
On Tuesday, IMPD said the person who was detained has been released. The Marion County Prosecutor's Office will determine a final charging decision.
"Our hearts go out to the family, loved ones, and friends to this young victim," IMPD Lt. Shane Foley said. "Regardless of the circumstances, this incident is a tragedy for his family and the Indianapolis community."
Police are continuing to investigate the shooting. According to IMPD, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office has been consulted and will make the final charging decisions.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 317-262-TIPS.