Indianapolis, IN — A person was grazed by gunfire during what authorities believe was a robbery on the south side of Indianapolis on Monday night, according to a newly released police report. Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to the 3540 block of Madison Ave. around 7:25 p.m. to investigate a report of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found an individual who appeared to have sustained a grazing gunshot wound. Police noted that the injury, while concerning, was not life-threatening. The victim was reported to be in stable condition at the scene.
IMPD Connects Gunfire to Possible Robbery
According to investigators, the shooting appears to have occurred during the course of a robbery. The preliminary report from IMPD lists three stolen vehicles, each valued at $10,000, as part of the incident. A Dell laptop was also documented as stolen.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding how the robbery unfolded, whether the gunfire occurred during the theft of the vehicles, or how the victim became involved in the encounter. The limited information suggests the shooting and thefts were connected, though detectives have not publicly confirmed the full sequence of events.
Suspect Information Remains Limited
The police report indicates that a male suspect was involved in the incident. However, IMPD has not clarified whether the suspect was officially identified, detained, or still at large at the time of the report’s filing.
Detectives continue to work to piece together the events leading up to the shooting, interviewing potential witnesses and reviewing any available surveillance footage from nearby businesses and residences along Madison Avenue, a busy stretch on the city’s south side, as per the reports.
Victim in Stable Condition
While the victim’s identity has not been released, IMPD confirmed that the injured individual was alert, conscious, and in stable condition when officers arrived. It remains unclear whether the victim was directly targeted during the robbery or became accidentally caught in the gunfire.
Police have not yet announced whether the victim required hospitalization or received medical treatment on the scene.
Ongoing Investigation
As of the latest update, IMPD has not released additional details regarding potential suspects, motives, or whether any of the three stolen vehicles have been recovered. The theft of multiple cars during a single robbery has prompted heightened concern among residents in the surrounding neighborhood, many of whom rely on the Madison Avenue corridor for daily commuting.
Authorities have encouraged anyone with information about the shooting or thefts to contact IMPD or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana.
The investigation remains active, and more details are expected as detectives continue their work.
What’s Your Take?
Incidents like this raise questions about public safety, robbery trends, and gun-related violence across Indianapolis.
Share your thoughts in the comments — What steps should the city take to prevent crimes like this on the south side?
