Double Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured in Indianapolis
One man died and another was injured in a double shooting that occurred just before midnight on Saturday in the 1900 block of Lasalle Street on Indianapolis' east side.
Indianapolis, IN, August 23, 2026 —
Indianapolis, IN – A double shooting incident on the city’s east side resulted in one fatality and one injury just before midnight on Saturday. The incident occurred in the 1900 block of Lasalle Street.
Authorities responded to the scene shortly before the start of Sunday, where they discovered two individuals who had been shot. Emergency medical services were dispatched, and one victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The condition of the injured individual was not immediately available.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Information regarding potential suspects or the sequence of events leading up to the incident has not yet been released. The identity of the deceased victim and the injured party have also not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
The 1900 block of Lasalle Street is located in an area of the city that has seen various community development initiatives. This incident marks a significant event for the neighborhood, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses. The police department has not provided a timeline for when more information might be released.
Story summarized from the original created by Tony Sandleben on www.wrtv.com, see more information here.
