Teen Suspect Arrested for January Juvenile Shooting

16-year-old boy taken into custody for incident that left another juvenile injured

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Indianapolis police have arrested a 16-year-old boy for his role in a shooting that left another juvenile hurt. The initial incident took place on January 2nd, when officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of East 16th Street and Tacoma Avenue. The juvenile victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound but was said to be awake and breathing at the time. Details about the investigation and events leading up to the shooting remain unclear, but the 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody at a northeast side apartment complex on Thursday morning.

Why it matters

Juvenile crime and gun violence continue to be major concerns in Indianapolis, with the city seeing a rise in youth-involved shootings in recent years. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to investigate and apprehend suspects in these types of incidents, though the specific circumstances around this case are still under investigation.

The details

According to police, officers were called to the area of East 16th Street and Tacoma Avenue on January 2nd to investigate a report of a person shot. There, they found a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound, though he was said to be awake and breathing at the time. The 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody on Thursday morning at a northeast side apartment complex, though it remains unclear what specific role he played in the original shooting incident or if he will be charged as an adult.

  • The initial shooting incident took place on January 2, 2026.
  • The 16-year-old suspect was arrested on March 5, 2026.

The players

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that investigated the shooting incident and made the arrest of the 16-year-old suspect.

16-year-old suspect

The juvenile male who was arrested and taken into custody by Indianapolis police for his alleged role in the January 2nd shooting that left another young person injured.

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What’s next

It is unclear if the 16-year-old suspect will be charged as an adult for his alleged involvement in the shooting. The investigation into the full details and circumstances surrounding the January 2nd incident is still ongoing.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing challenges Indianapolis faces with juvenile crime and gun violence, underscoring the need for continued efforts by law enforcement and the community to address these issues and improve public safety, especially for the city's young people.