Police: Person shot and killed in Indianapolis

Updated: Tuesday, 11 Sep 2012, 3:10 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 11 Sep 2012, 7:06 AM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department confirms one person was shot and killed on the east side.

The incident happened just before 7 a.m. Tuesday in the 3900 block of East 31st Street. Officials say an anonymous person called police after seeing a person lying in front yard of a residence.

When police and EMS arrived, the person was pronounced dead on scene. Officials say he suffered a gunshot wound.

The victim appeared to be a man in his 30's.

Police say there are no witnesses at this time. Homicide detectives are on scene. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.

We have a crew headed that way and will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Police are urging anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477 or the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475.

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