IMPD, community raise concerns after spike in downtown Indianapolis shootings

INDIANAPOLIS — In a little more than a month, the number of people who have been shot in downtown Indianapolis has more than doubled the amount of people shot downtown in 2018.

Since the beginning of this year, 11 people have been shot in downtown Indianapolis. Of those, at least one person has died—their death being ruled a homicide.

In 2018, at least four people were shot in downtown Indianapolis, according to records from IMPD. One of the victims, Amond Boochee, later died. His death was ruled a homicide.

Since May 1, 10 people have been shot downtown – one fatally. This is concerning, both to police and the community.

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