Police responding to a ‘mass casualty situation’ at FedEx facility in Indianapolis
Law enforcement officials in Indianapolis are working a “mass casualty situation,” according to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Spokesperson Officer Genae Cook.
The incident happened at a FedEx facility located at 8951 Mirabel Road in Indianapolis, according to Cook.
Police are on the scene and gathering information, no other details were immediately available.
The major nearby highway, the I-70, is closed in both direction between I-465 and the Ronald Reagan Parkway due to the police activity, according to Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine. “Please seek alternate routes,” he tweeted.
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Indiana congressman: I am heartbroken by the mass shooting
Rep. Andre Carson wears a protective mask during a House Intelligence Committee hearing in Washington, DC, on April 15. Al Drago/Pool/Getty Images
Indiana Congressman Andre Carson, who represents the 7th District of Indiana, including Indianapolis, tweeted his condolences for the victims loved ones in a statement early Friday morning. I am heartbroken by the mass shooting at the FedEx facility here in Indianapolis and praying for all affected by this tragedy, he wrote. I am communicating with local authorities to get all details of the attack and my office stands ready to help everyone affected any way we can.
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Police do not know if shooter was a FedEx employee
Craig McCartt, deputy chief of investigations for Indianapolis police, told CNN that officers do not yet know if the shooter was a FedEx employee.
We do believe that the suspect had a rifle of some sort,” McCartt added.
He said officers were aware of reports the shooter had more than one gun, but could not yet confirm that detail.
According to the investigator, the suspect started shooting immediately after exiting his vehicle outside the facility.
The violence did not appear to have been prompted by a disturbance or altercation, McCartt added.