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UPDATE: ISP makes arrest in deadly shooting on Indy's east side

Police said the shooting happened around 5 p.m. in the 1800 block of Brookside Avenue.

INDIANAPOLIS — One person is dead and a man is in custody after a shooting on Indy’s east side Thursday. 

Police responded to the 1800 block of Brookside Avenue shortly after 5 p.m. on a report of a person shot. 

Officers arrived and found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. 

Medics pronounced the man dead the scene. 

The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as 38-year-old Micah Anderson on Friday.

Based upon witness information and various investigative techniques, detectives were able to identify a suspect vehicle.  

State Police located that vehicle in western Indiana Thursday night and detained multiple people. As a result of the investigation, a man was brought back to Indianapolis and arrested for Anderson's murder.  

IMPD identified the suspect as 23-year-old Tymani Johnson. The other individuals detained along with the suspect were released pending further investigation.

The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will make the final charging determination.   

Any with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Eric Amos at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or email him at Eric.Amos@indy.gov. Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS. 

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