3 people dead, 2 injured in shooting at Greenwood Park Mall

GREENWOOD, Ind. (WISH) — Three individuals are lifeless and two individuals are injured after a capturing Sunday afternoon at Greenwood Park Mall Sunday in keeping with the Greenwood Police Division.

One man died on the mall after being shot, in keeping with the Johnson County Coroner’s Workplace. A second man and a lady died at native hospitals.

The coroner’s workplace is working to establish the victims.

The shooter, recognized solely as an grownup male, additionally died. A witness advised Information 8 {that a} 22-year-old Good Samaritan shot and killed the shooter in the course of the incident. Police consider the individual used a lawfully-carried handgun to incapacitate the shooter.

Two individuals, together with a 12-year-old lady, had been injured within the capturing. They had been each in secure situation Sunday night time, in keeping with police.

Police say the shooter was carrying a rifle with a number of magazines of ammunition by means of the mall’s meals court docket earlier than firing upon the mall crowd.

One witness, 15-year-old Draven Sanders, tells Information 8 he was within the meals court docket along with his mates when he heard “dozens” of gunshots.

“We had been sitting down consuming. I heard one gunshot. I believed it was off a chair. I heard a number of, in all probability 30. I didn’t hear any arguing or something,” Sanders mentioned. “Then we run. I see individuals getting injured and stuff. We preserve working. I look again and ensure I’m with all my mates nonetheless. After which we get to the automotive and depart as quickly as we will.”

Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers launched an announcement Sunday night time on Fb, stating that the shooter’s motive and id are unknown. He additionally thanked the 22-year-old man for stopping the shooter.

Leaders round Indiana have responded to Sunday’s mass capturing.

Governor Eric Holcomb:

“I’m monitoring the continuing investigation in Greenwood, the place Indiana State Police are aiding native authorities. Lives had been misplaced immediately, and I’m eager about all of the victims of this horrible incident, now and within the days and weeks to return.”

Senator Mike Braun:

“Praying for households of these killed in a mindless act of violence in Greenwood tonight, and grateful for the courageous armed citizen who took motion to cease the perpetrator and forestall additional tragic lack of life.”

Senator Todd Younger:

“Horrible information tonight in my dwelling county. Praying for the victims of a capturing on the Greenwood Park Mall. Thanks to our legislation enforcement officers who responded.”

Legal professional Normal Todd Rokita:

“This mindless act in Greenwood is devastating. Hoosiers throughout the state are little doubt upset but in addition mobilized in care & prayer for his or her fellow Hoosiers. The bravery of the armed particular person who took motion to cease the shooter undoubtedly saved lives, and for that…I and plenty of others are grateful.”

Greenwood Police have requested witnesses of the capturing to contact their division to help of their investigation by going to the Greenwood Police Coaching Heart at 736 Loews Boulevard or by calling Johnson County dispatch at 317-364-6336.

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