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Indianapolis shooting: 8 people killed after mass shooting at FedEx facility ANI | Updated: Apr 16, 2021 14:25 IST
Indianapolis [US], April 16 (ANI): Eight people were killed in a mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility on Thursday night (local-time).
The information about the shooting was shared by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokeswoman Genae Cook, reported CNN.
Authorities were aware of multiple other injured victims in hospitals, one of whom was in critical condition, she said during a media briefing early Friday.
Police believe the shooter took his own life and there is no active threat to the community at this time, Cook said.
It is unclear what motivated the shooting, but investigations are ongoing and will continue into most of the day Friday, she said, reported CNN.
Gunman kills 8, injures several others in mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility
Shooter found dead at scene
By: WRTV Staff
and last updated 2021-04-16 10:23:05-04
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers received a call around 11 p.m. ET of reports of shots fired at the FedEx facility in the 8900 block of Mirabel Road in Indianapolis.
Officers arrived on the scene and encountered the shooter, IMPD Officer Genae Cook said.
Eight people at the scene were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds, Cook said. The suspect was also found dead after he died by suicide.
At least four people were taken to local hospitals with apparent gunshot wounds, Cook said. One person is in critical condition. At least three other people arrived at local hospitals with other injuries. Two other people were treated at the scene by medical personnel and were released.
Gunman kills 8, injures 5 others in mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility
Shooter found dead at scene
By: WRTV Staff
and last updated 2021-04-16 11:17:59-04
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers received a call around 11 p.m. ET of reports that shots had been fired at the FedEx facility in the 8900 block of Mirabel Road in Indianapolis.
At a press conference Friday morning, IMPD officials said that the suspect drove to the facility and began firing in the parking lot shortly after his arrival. The suspect then moved inside the building and shot several more people.
The suspect was found dead inside the building after dying by suspected suicide shortly before officers arrived.