17yearold dead, another critically injured in shooting on Indianapolis' south side
May 20, 2026
A 17-year-old male has died, and another was reported to be in critical condition after a shooting on the south side of Indianapolis Wednesday evening.Indianapolis Metropolitan police said officers responded around 9 p.m. to the
intersection of Iowa Street and South Talbott Street on reports of two people shot. That's near Madison Avenue, off East Minnesota Street.Police arrived to find two juveniles in the street who were shot, both in critical condition.Both victims were taken to the hospital. The Marion County Coroner confirmed 17-year-old Armonty Haddix died at the hospital.As of Thursday, police did not have any information about a suspect and believe this is an isolated incident.Police are asking anyone with information to come forward as they continue with the investigation.Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Matthew Melkey at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or e-mail the detective at [email protected]. Alternatively, they can call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS) to remain anonymous.
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