On Tuesday evening, two individuals were shot during a dispute regarding the purchase of a vehicle on the southwest side of Indianapolis.
Officers were dispatched to the 6900 block of Stanley Road at approximately 9:36 p.m. to resolve a dispute between neighbors, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The dispatchers received a report that a shooting had taken place at the location to which the police were en route, while they were en route to the scene.
Upon their arrival at the scene, the officers discovered two adult males who had sustained injuries that were indicative of gunshot wounds. IMPD initially reported that both men were transported to area hospitals in stable condition.
The victims were in critical condition, but IMPD Night Watch Captain Rob Rider indicated during a media briefing that they were expected to recover.
Police apprehended an adult male suspect during their inquiry into the shooting. Additionally, officers discovered a firearm that they suspect was employed during the incident.
At present, detectives are of the opinion that the shooting was the result of a disagreement regarding the purchase of a vehicle.
IMPD reported that tensions increased as a result of a vehicle transaction between neighbors, for an unknown reason. The situation escalated, resulting in a physical altercation among numerous parties involved in the transaction.
According to IMPD, the individual who would be apprehended ultimately produced a firearm and fired at the two victims during the altercation.
The police are of the opinion that a number of individuals who were involved in the vehicle purchase were under the influence of alcohol. IMPD has stated that its detectives are continuing to interview witnesses, collect evidence, and gather video footage in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the situation.
“Basically, just make good decisions,” IMPD Captain Rob Rider said of the advice he’d give those looking to avoid similar conflicts with their neighbors. “Be responsible adults. If you’re going to partake in adult beverages, do so, but do so responsibly. Don’t have firearms around when you’re doing that.”
