INDIANAPOLIS – Police are investigating after one person was killed and five people were injured in a shooting at a Waffle House early Monday morning on Indy’s west side.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just after 12:30 a.m., officers were called to the Waffle House in the 2600 block of South Lynhurst Drive on the report of a person shot.
When officers arrived, they located at least five people with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. One of the victims an adult female, died from her injuries at an area hospital. The other victims were transported to an area hospital, three men and a woman, were in stable condition, according to police.
Police say a sixth victim – an adult male arrived at IU Health Methodist Hospital shortly after the shooting remains in critical condition.
Police say two groups of people got into an altercation inside and outside the restaurant before the shooting took place.
Investigators are still searching the area for witnesses, noting there were a lot of people at the restaurant and in the area when the shooting occurred.
Anyone with information is asked to contact IMPD Detective Douglas Morning at 317-327-3475, or by e-mail at Douglas.Morning@indy.gov. People who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS.
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