Gunfire erupted inside a bar in Broad Ripple, resulting in one fatality and five injuries in the early hours of Saturday morning.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), officers stationed in front of the 808 block of Broad Ripple Avenue reported the gunfire inside the establishment at 1:22 a.m. and called for backup.
IMPD stated that approximately ten officers were on duty in the vicinity when the incident occurred.
At the Landsharks bar, officers found five male individuals with gunshot wounds. All of them were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Additionally, a sixth male victim took himself to the hospital.
Unfortunately, one of the six individuals shot succumbed to their injuries at the hospital, as per the police statement.
Currently, no suspects have been apprehended in connection with this incident. Individuals with any information regarding the matter are encouraged to reach out to Detective Steven Gray at the IMPD Homicide Office via phone at 317.327.3475 or by email at Steven.Gray@indy.gov.
During a press briefing, IMPD North District Commander Matthew Thomas noted that crime rates in Broad Ripple are typically low.
He emphasized the efforts made by law enforcement, business owners, and community leaders to maintain safety. However, he lamented that isolated incidents, like the one in question, can profoundly affect this tightly knit community due to the poor decisions of a single individual.
The BRVA also made the following statement:
“Our Broad Ripple community experienced a shooting early this morning inside Landsharks, killing one victim and leaving five others injured. We are saddened by the events that took place inside Landsharks. It is reprehensible that a life was lost, and that several individuals were injured emotionally and physically.
While the BRVA does not have the authority to regulate establishments, we are committed to continue working with business owners in the Village to help support a safe environment for our residents and visitors and will do everything within our power to advocate for those responsible to be held accountable.
Security measures and operating procedures that keep staff and patrons safe are critical. The majority of the bars in the Village are committed to and have put recommended safety procedures in place.
We stand ready to continue working with the mayor, prosecutor, IMPD, and both city and state legislators to take a stand against violence and implement effective solutions to create a safe and peaceful environment for our residents, visitors, and businesses.”
