UPDATE #1 – Sunday May 7, 2017, 6:44 PM
Homicide detectives have released the name of the victim in this morning’s shooting. The victim has been identified as 34-year-old Martel “Chicago” Thomas.
Sunday, May 7, 2017, 2:23 PM
On May 7, 2017, at approximately 7:42 a.m., officers with IMPD were dispatched to the area of 1000 N. Rural Street reference a man down in the alley. When officers arrived they noticed that the male had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
Homicide detectives responded and began investigating and canvassing the area for possible witnesses. The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to assist with identifying and collecting possible forensic evidence. The Marion County Coroner’s Office will make identification after next of kin has been notified.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.
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SOURCE: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department