Two men arrested in downtown Indianapolis Canal Walk shooting

Two males have been arrested in reference to the Might 11 taking pictures on downtown Indianapolis’ Canal Stroll that left 4 folks wounded, police stated.  

Indianapolis police on Friday introduced the arrests of Dayvon Jackson and Radrice Johnson within the taking pictures that officers stated erupted over a “prior beef” between two teams and led to the gunfire on reverse sides of the canal. A 17-year-old lady and three different girls, ranging in age from 18 to 24, have been shot.  

Jackson and Johnson face 4 counts every of aggravated battery with a lethal weapon, 4 counts every of battery on an individual with damage, legal recklessness with a lethal weapon and possession of a handgun with no license.  

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The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Division stated detectives recognized Jackson, 19, as a suspect by surveillance video and witnesses. Officers stated downtown officers noticed Jackson on Thursday on the Julie M. Carson-IndyGo Transit Heart with one other man matching the outline of the second suspect believed to be concerned within the taking pictures. Officers detained the 2 males.  

Police stated by additional investigation, investigators then recognized and arrested Johnson, 20, as the opposite suspected shooter within the case.  

Detectives additionally arrested an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old who police say have been concerned within the taking pictures and had excellent felony warrants. Courtroom information present the 18-year-old was needed for prices of armed theft, pointing a firearm at one other individual and carrying a handgun with no license. Particulars concerning the 15-year-old’s warrant weren’t instantly obtainable.

Detectives anticipate extra arrests to be made within the case. 

On the day of the taking pictures, Indianapolis officers patrolling the canal space about 12:30 a.m. whereas working additional time heard the gunshots and located the scene in minutes. The 17-year-old lady and three different girls who have been shot have been taken to a hospital in secure situation.  

Shortly after the taking pictures, officers discovered one other wounded individual close to the canal who had a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police stated the individual was a part of the group of 4 folks wounded and he had shot himself within the foot.  

Police Chief Randal Taylor in a ready assertion stated the arrests wouldn’t have been attainable “with out the dedication of our detectives, downtown district officers and so many others.” He additionally thanked the canal’s residents, “who cooperated with our detectives and stood as much as say sufficient is sufficient.”  

“It’s a reminder to all that we’ll not stand for this sort of violence in Indianapolis, not at present or sooner or later,” Taylor stated.  

Contact Sarah Nelson at 317-503-7514 or sarah.nelson@indystar.com.