Indianapolis, IN
Castleton mall evacuated after shooting. No one injured, IMPD says
On average, 1.9 people survive a gunshot wound every day in Indianapolis, including kids.
As of Oct. 31, 2022, there were 578 nonfatal shooting victims involved in 493 incidents. Of those, 74 were under the age of 18.
Mykal McEldowney, Indianapolis Star
Castleton Square Mall was evacuated Monday evening after Indianapolis Metropolitan Police reported gunshots were fired inside the shopping center about 8:30 p.m.
According to police, individuals involved in a “dispute” fired gunshots inside one of the mall’s foyer entrance near a Kay Jewelers. No one was injured amid the gunfire. Police said some mall patrons were examined for minor injuries that occurred during the evacuation.
The shooting comes less than two days before Christmas, at one of the busiest shopping times of the year.
“How many families were put at risk … how close it is to the holidays … this cannot continue to happen,” said IMPD Officer Tommy Thompson.
Castleton Square Mall has been the site of previous shootings, including two just months apart in early 2023. The mall, owned by Simon Property Group, announced increased security measures shortly thereafter. Thompson credited the quick response of off-duty Indianapolis officers patrolling the mall for being able to get to the area in “seconds.”
No suspect information has been released in the latest shooting.
The mall will remain closed for the remainder of the evening, police said.
Anyone with information can report tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
Contact IndyStar reporter Sarah Nelson at sarah.nelson@indystar.com