INDIANAPOLIS -- A 13-year-old died early Friday morning after a shooting on Indianapolis' east side.
Shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 2200 block of Barnor Drive, a police spokesperson said.
When they arrived, they found a 13-year-old boy laying in the street. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.
The 13-year-old has not been identified by police, but family members say his name is Harry Taliefer.
Family members say the incident started a few days ago, and somebody brought a gun Thursday night and shot him.
Another young life taken by gun violence. 13-year-old Harry Taliefer was shot to death last night over an altercation that began two days ago. His family says someone brought out a gun during the fight on the east side and killed him. @IMPDnews is now investigating @rtv6 pic.twitter.com/CFRyQTWYpA
— Stephanie Wade (@stephmwade) July 13, 2018
Investigators believe there was a large crowd made up of about 20 juveniles. People are cooperating with the investigation, but asking anybody with info to call CrimeStoppers at 317-262-8477.
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