Two killed in Indianapolis southeast-side shooting as police continue homicide investigation and seek public assistance

What happened

Two people died after a shooting on Indianapolis’ southeast side, prompting a homicide investigation by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Officers responded to reports of gunfire and located victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead.

Police have not publicly detailed what led to the shooting, whether the victims knew one another, or whether suspects have been identified or detained. Detectives continued processing the scene and interviewing potential witnesses as the investigation progressed.

What authorities are doing next

Investigators are working to establish a timeline, determine where the gunfire originated, and identify anyone involved. In cases like this, detectives typically rely on a combination of witness statements, physical evidence recovered at the scene, and available surveillance or other video footage from the surrounding area.

IMPD asked anyone with information to contact detectives. Tip information can be critical in the early stages of a homicide investigation, particularly when witnesses may have left the area before police arrived or when participants are not immediately known.

Context: recent fatal shootings across Indianapolis

The southeast-side deaths come amid a pattern of fatal shootings investigated across the city in recent months. In separate incidents during 2025, police investigated fatal shootings involving multiple victims, including a triple shooting on June 28, 2025, at the Carriage House East Apartments that left two men dead and another person injured. That case included a police chase and resulted in criminal charges against two suspects.

In another 2025 investigation on the city’s southeast side, a March 28, 2025 shooting left one man dead and another critically injured; an officer later shot an armed suspect during the response, and police released body-worn camera video as part of the critical-incident process.

What remains unknown

• Victim identities and the exact circumstances leading to the gunfire have not been publicly released.
• Police have not confirmed whether the shooting stemmed from a targeted encounter or a broader threat to the public.
• No public details have been provided about arrests, a suspect description, or a potential motive.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information that could help identify those responsible is urged to contact IMPD homicide investigators.

This story will be updated as additional verified details are released by investigators and the Marion County Coroner’s Office.