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IMPD arrests man in fatal east side shooting

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — One person was taken into custody in connection to the fatal shooting of a man on the city’s east side.

Ernest White, 32, was taken into custody for his alleged role in the murder of 35-year-old Anthony Eldridge on June 17.

Officials were dispatched out to the area of Brentwood Drive and Essex Court just before 10:30 p.m. that Sunday in reference to a person possibly being shot. Upon arrival, police found a Eldridge dead inside an open apartment.

Following an investigation, detectives were pointed in the direction of White in connection to the murder. 

White faces a preliminary charge of murder.