Juvenile Critically Injured in Early Morning Shooting on Near East Side
A juvenile was shot and critically injured early Wednesday morning in the 1300 block of North Dearborn Street on Indianapolis's near east side.
Indianapolis, IN, August 5, 2026 —
A juvenile sustained critical injuries following a shooting incident that occurred early Wednesday morning. The incident took place in the 1300 block of North Dearborn Street, located on the near east side of Indianapolis.
Emergency services responded to the scene after reports of the shooting emerged. The condition of the juvenile has been described as critical.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, including the age of the juvenile and the timeline of events leading up to the incident, were not immediately available. Law enforcement agencies are reportedly investigating the matter.
The specific location, the 1300 block of North Dearborn Street, is a residential area. No further information was provided regarding potential suspects or the motive behind the shooting.
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