Suspect in eastside Indianapolis shooting arrested after fleeing to Tennessee

INDIANAPOLIS — A person now charged in an April capturing at an eastside motel was arrested in Tennessee after main police there on a chase, authorities say.

Maceo D. Roberts, 23, of Memphis, Tenn. fled the state after capturing a 41-year-old man, leaving him critically injured, in accordance with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Division.

Police discovered the sufferer wounded whereas responding about 1:30 a.m. to the Price range 8 Inn, 6850 East twenty first St. for experiences of an individual shot. Officers supplied medical support to the person on the scene till he was transported to an area hospital in important situation.

Investigators later recognized Roberts because the suspect and decided he had fled to Memphis via interviews with witnesses, in accordance with IMPD.

Police say Memphis police discovered a automotive pushed by Roberts inside hours after the very fact.

Officers approached the car and tried a cease, however Roberts fled, resulting in a brief pursuit. He was ultimately arrested on native expenses and an out-of-state warrant, in accordance with IMPD.

Roberts was charged Friday with one rely every of tried homicide and theft leading to severe bodily damage, on-line courtroom data present.

An preliminary courtroom look had but to be scheduled on his behalf as of Tuesday.