Overview
- The sixth and most recent incident occurred Sunday afternoon on the 4200 block of Ponza Court, where officers responding to a disturbance found a man who was later pronounced dead at the scene.
- IMPD Sgt. William Young said the victim was declared deceased shortly after Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services arrived.
- East District officers detained a person of interest at Ponza Court, and police say a male is being questioned in connection with the fatal shooting.
- Five other shootings were reported across the city at Portage Terrace, South Rybolt Avenue, Eskenazi Avenue, The Pony on Lafayette Road, and Lesley Avenue during the same 48-hour period.
- All six cases remain under investigation, and community leaders including Pastor David Greene urged policy reviews such as evaluating alcohol permits and considering stronger gun regulations.