x
Breaking News
More () »

IMPD: Man dies following near northeast side shooting

Officers were called to an apartment complex on Beckwith Drive, near East 25th Street and Hillside Avenue, shortly after 1 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — A man died following a shooting on Indianapolis' near northeast side Saturday afternoon, IMPD said.

Officers responded to an apartment complex in the 2400 block of Beckwith Drive, near East 25th Street and Hillside Avenue, shortly after 1 p.m. for a report of a person shot.

Police found a man who had been shot. Medics took him to a hospital in critical condition, but he was pronounced dead shortly after he got there.

IMPD homicide and aggravated assault detectives responded to the scene to begin an investigation. As of Saturday evening, police said no arrests had been made, and they believe there is no known threat to the public.

The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 29-year-old Julius Simpson.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Detective Christopher Edwards at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or email Christopher.Edewards@indy.gov.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.

Before You Leave, Check This Out