IMPD has suspect in east side homicide

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Indianapolis Metropolitan Police are looking for a suspect involved in an east side homicide.

IMPD responded to the 1700 block of North Ritter Avenue at 3:34 a.m. on Saturday after receiving a call that a person was shot. Police found Craig Hammond in the front yard of a home. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

IMPD’s homicide unit is looking for James Luckett, a 30-year-old black man who is about 6 foot tall and between 140 and 150 pounds. He’s considered a suspect. He also has an outstanding warrant for dealing narcotics, a Class A felony.

Anyone who has information about where James Luckett might be is encouraged to contact the homicide unit at (317) 327-3475 or Crime Stoppers at 262-TIPS.