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Man shot, killed in downtown Indy in city's 100th homicide of 2017

Posted at 5:38 AM, Sep 21, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-21 14:17:06-04

INDIANAPOLIS -- A man was shot and killed early Thursday morning in downtown Indianapolis, marking the city's 100th homicide of 2017.

The shooting happened just after 3 a.m. on Meridian Street, underneath the South Street bridge. 

Police in the area heard several gunshots. They responded to find a man in his 30s shot in his torso. He was taken to a hospital in very critical condition, but died from the injuries. 

An IMPD spokesperson said they believe there was some kind of fight before the shots were fired. 

Police say they believe the person who did it was wearing shorts, a red shirt and had dreadlocks. He may be driving a dark blue or green pickup truck.

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