Man dead, 2 women injured in shooting on Indy’s east side
Mar 22, 2026
1 dead, another in critical condition near east side shooting
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Police say a man is dead, a woman is in critical condition, and another woman is in stable condition after a shooting on Indy’s east side took place Sunday morning just after 4 a.m.
According to Indianapol
is Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the scene of the 200 block of North Tacoma Avenue on the report of a person shot. That’s near East Washington Street.
Officers say they arrived to find a man dead with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds, along with two females who were shot.
Both females were transported to the hospital.
Officer Tommy Thompson told News 8 that the incident happened “at some type of gathering at the residence.”
“This is just a sad day to wake up on a Sunday,” Thompson said. “We started Saturday with a devastating, tragic incident. And then we’re here Sunday morning, early again.”
Police say alcohol may have been a factor.
“A senseless act with a firearm, we are going to find you and hold you accountable,” Thompson said. “This shouldn’t be this way.”
Police are asking for the community’s help in finding a suspect. Police ask the community to share any surveillance video or tips they may have.
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