Same-day arrest for shooting that injured 2, IMPD says

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Two men were injured in a shooting on the southeast side of Indianapolis and Indianapolis police were able to make a quick arrest.

Less than three minutes after the Tuesday shooting, officers were at a home in the 100 block North Randolph Street, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said a press release.

Two men were shot; one was shot three times in the backyard, while the other was near the front door with a single gunshot wound. One man was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

“While rending aid, officers identified [Paul] Turner as the possible shooter and quickly took him into custody,” IMPD said.

The investigation led officers to believe that Turner, 49, was involved in a “disturbance” with two men, one of whom was acquainted with Turner. Police say it ended with Turner shooting both men.

At the scene, police found multiple shell casings, a rifle and a handgun.

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