INDIANAPOLIS — Police say a minor has died after he was shot Saturday night on the east side of Indianapolis in Irvington.
The shooting happened at around 11 p.m. in the 5600 block of Lowell Avenue, near the intersection of North Ritter Avenue and Washington Street.
Officers arrived in the area and found the minor who had been shot and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving there, IMPD said Sunday.
The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 17-year-old James Johnson III.
Homicide detectives responded to the scene to begin an investigation. Detectives believe there is no ongoing threat to the area and that the shooting was an "isolated incident," IMPD said.
Police haven't provided any additional information on the circumstances of the shooting, including any suspect information.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Michael Wright at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or email Michael.Wright@indy.gov. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
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