West Indianapolis double shooting on Rockville Road leaves one dead and another in critical condition

Shooting reported in Southwest District; firearms recovered at scene

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police are investigating a shooting on the city’s west side that left one man dead and another hospitalized in critical condition.

Officers assigned to the Southwest District were called to the 6400 block of Rockville Road, near High School Road, at about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday after a report that two people had been shot. Police found two adult men in the driveway of a home suffering from gunshot injuries. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim was taken to a hospital and was reported in critical condition.

Firearms were located in the driveway near the victims, police said. A person was detained at the scene but later released as the investigation continued.

Investigators describe incident as targeted, not random

Detectives said preliminary information indicates the people involved knew each other and that gunfire was exchanged. Police described the shooting as a targeted incident and said there was no ongoing threat to the broader community.

Investigators did not immediately release the identities of the victims or details about what led up to the shooting. The Marion County Coroner’s Office is expected to release the name of the deceased after family notifications are completed.

What is known so far

• Location: 6400 block of Rockville Road near High School Road on Indianapolis’ west side.
• Time of police response: about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday.
• Victims: two adult men; one died at the scene, the other hospitalized in critical condition.
• Evidence recovered: firearms found near the victims in the driveway.
• Detention: one person detained initially and later released while the case remains under investigation.

Police said the incident appeared to involve people who knew one another and involved an exchange of gunfire.

Investigation continues; public asked for information

Police have not announced an arrest or identified any suspects publicly. Investigators are continuing to interview witnesses, document evidence, and work to establish a timeline and determine whether any criminal charges will be filed.

Anyone with information related to the shooting is asked to contact the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Office and request Detective Christopher Edwards.