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IMPD: 1 dead, 1 critically hurt after shooting on near-west side

IMPD: 1 dead, 1 critically hurt after shooting on near-west side

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — One man has died and another man was critically injured after a shooting on the city’s near-west side, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said. 

The shooting happened in the 1200 block of North Sheffield Avenue just before 3:15 p.m. Thursday. 

IMPD Deputy Chief Chris Bailey said the victims were taken to Eskenazi Hospital in critical condition. One of the victims died a short time later at the hospital. 

Authorities have identified that victim as 33-year-old Duan Winfrey. 

“The circumstances surrounding what exactly happened here are still unknown at this point,” said Dep. Chief Bailey. 

Investigators remained on the scene for several hours to speak with neighbors and process the scene.

The identity of the other victim injured in the shooting has not been released. 

No suspect information has been released at this time. 

Anyone with information is urged to call the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475. A cash reward of $1,000 may be awarded to someone with information that leads to an arrest in the case. 

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