Man shot near Crown Hill Cemetery in critical condition, IMPD says

No suspects identified, investigation ongoing

Feb. 13, 2026 at 10:31am

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A man is in critical condition after a late-night shooting near Crown Hill Cemetery on the northwest side of Indianapolis. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers found the victim at a gas station, but believe he was shot somewhere else and ended up there. IMPD has not identified any potential suspects and no arrests have been made.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety are ongoing concerns in Indianapolis, which has seen an increase in shootings and homicides in recent years. This incident near a prominent local landmark raises questions about security and crime prevention efforts in the area.

The details

Indianapolis police responded to a gas station at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street and Crescent Avenue just before 11 p.m. on Thursday, where they found a man who had been shot. Investigators believe the victim was shot somewhere else and then ended up at the gas station.

  • The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

IMPD says the investigation is ongoing and they are working to identify any potential suspects in the shooting.

The takeaway

This shooting near a prominent Indianapolis landmark underscores the ongoing challenges the city faces with gun violence and public safety, and the need for continued efforts to address these issues.