8 people are dead after shooting at the FedEx facility in Indianapolis (Updated)

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Published by iTrucker at 16 Apr

8 people are dead after shooting at the FedEx facility in Indianapolis (Updated)

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By: iTrucker  / Mario Pawlowski / iTrucker.com

 

 

Update: 8 people are dead after shooting at the FedEx facility, multiply wounded. According to the police.

 

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Multiple victims are reported after shots were fired at the FedEx facility in Indianapolis, according to the police.

The incident occurred at 8900 Mirabel Rd near Indianapolis International Airport, where the FedEx facility is located.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Genae Cook stated that officers were called to the location where shots were fired around 11 p.m

 

This is an ongoing situation please stay tuned for updates.

LIVE UPDATES:

Update: 2:15 AM

Officers arrived on the scene and encountered an active shooter, IMPD Officer Genae Cook said.

Several people have apparent gunshot wounds, Cook said. The suspect died by suicide. Other people have been taken to local hospitals.

There is no ongoing threat to the community, Cook said.

 

Update: 2:25 AM
FedEx released the following statement after the incident:

“We are aware of the tragic shooting at our FedEx Ground facility near the Indianapolis airport. Safety is our top priority, and our thoughts are with all those who are affected. We are working to gather more information and are cooperating with investigating authorities.”

 

Update: 3:53 AM

Read more updates HERE

 

According to the tweet from Sgt. John Perrine at @ISPIndianapolis – Family members of FedEx Employees who are attempting to come to the scene please go to the Holiday Inn Express at 8555 Stansted Drive, Indianapolis”

Source and credits: wrtv.com /Sgt. John Perrine @ISPIndianapolis

 

 

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