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Man shot, killed on sidewalk on Indy's east side

Posted at 5:41 AM, Jun 08, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-09 09:16:09-04

INDIANAPOLIS -- One person was shot and killed Thursday morning on Indianapolis' east side. 

The shooting happened near the intersection of 10th and Rural streets around 4 a.m.

An officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said an adult man was killed on the sidewalk. The victim was identified as Sunu Mujahid, 43.

A man was found dead at the same corner last month. 

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On May 7, a woman waiting on a bus found a man dead in an alley at the intersection. He was identified as Martel "Chicago" Thomas.

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Police are trying to speak with any witnesses who may have seen what happened in the latest homicide.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477. You can also text “INDYCS” plus your tip to 274637. Your tip can be reported anonymously.