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IMPD investigates 2 south side shootings that left 1 man dead, 1 in critical condition

The shootings occurred outside a party at a business and at a home.

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is investigating a pair of shootings Sunday morning on the south side of Indianapolis that left one man dead and another in critical condition.

East Hanna Avenue shooting

The first shooting occurred in the 600 block of East Hanna Avenue, which is between Madison Avenue and East Street, shortly after 1:30 a.m. Police said two parties were taking place inside a business when a man was shot.

He was taken to Eskenazi Hospital in critical but stable condition, according to police, who have not shared the man's name.

Aggravated Assault detectives are handling the investigation and reported no suspects in the shooting Sunday morning.

Deadly shooting on Byrkit Street

Shortly after 6:10 a.m., officers were called to 4600 block of Byrkit Street, near the Interstate 465 interchange with Mann Road, on a report of a person shot. 

Officers located a man on the porch of a home who appeared to be shot. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by medics.

The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 41-year-old Nicholas Michael Simon.

Credit: Joe Fenton/WTHR
A man was found shot on the porch of a home on Byrkit Street in Indianapolis Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022.

Homicide detectives are now investigating and speaking with a person of interest in the shooting. They believe this was an isolated incident.  

Anyone with information about the Byrkit Street shooting should contact Detective Douglas Swails at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or e-mail him at Douglas.Swails@indy.gov

Anonymous tips about both shootings can be left with Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana by calling 317-262-TIPS.

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