Full Notification

This afternoon, IMPD located and detained the person believed to be responsible for the shooting Saturday morning that resulted in the death of one man and injuries to two others.  The suspect was identified as 22-year-old Shamar Duncan.  He is currently under arrested for murder. 

Duncan will not be eligible for release prior to the case being reviewed by the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO).  An arrest is merely an accusation.  Duncan should be considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.  The MCPO will review the case and make the final charging decision including possible additional charges associated with this case. 

IMPD detectives want to thank members of the community for their cooperation during this investigation.  During the investigation, multiple individuals spoke with detectives and provided detectives with video connected to the investigation.  More specific information will be available at a later time. 

IMPD does not provide probable cause affidavits for people under arrest.  They should be requested through the MCPO’s office. The suspect’s mugshot is not releasable at this time due to investigative steps that need to occur prior to it being released.  We respectfully ask our media partners not to release any photos of the alleged suspect at this time. We do not anticipate any further updates on this case tonight. 

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INCIDENT TYPE: Persons Shot 3x (Update)
 
INCIDENT LOCATION: 100 S. Meridian Street
 
ASSIGNED DETECTIVE: Detective Michael Wright [email protected]   
**Media inquiries must be made to the IMPD Public Affairs Office**
 
Earlier today, the Marion County Coroner’s Office announced one of the victims reference this incident, Simmie Poetsema, passed away.  The other two victims have injuries that are currently believed to be non-life-threatening.
 
IMPD has been in communication with various agencies within the United States and the Netherlands to coordinate family members coming to Indianapolis and returning the victims to the Netherlands.
 
IMPD homicide detectives continue to explore leads and are working to identify the person or persons responsible for this shooting.  IMPD will continue work with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office throughout the investigation.  There is no information regarding any potential suspects or details of the investigation that can be released at this time.  The release of certain investigative information could negatively impact the ability to obtain justice in this case.
 
IMPD continue to ask that anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective Michael Wright at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or e-mail him at [email protected].
**Media inquiries must be made to the IMPD Public Affairs Office**
 
Alternatively, they can call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS) to remain anonymous. 
 
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INCIDENT TYPE: Persons Shot 3x
 
INCIDENT LOCATION: 100 S. Meridian Street
 
ASSIGNED DETECTIVE: Detective Michael Wright [email protected]   
**Media inquiries must be made to the IMPD Public Affairs Office**
 
INDIANAPOLIS - On Saturday, August 27, 2022, just before 4:00 am, IMPD Downtown District officers were dispatched to the 100 block of S. Meridian Street on a report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located three adult males with injuries consistent with gunshot wound(s) outside. Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) arrived and transported the three victims to an area hospital. Two of the victims are listed in critical condition and the third victim is listed in stable condition.
 
IMPD homicide detectives responded to the scene to begin the investigation. The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to identify and collect potential forensic evidence. Preliminary information suggests a disturbance occurred between the victims and the suspect(s) which resulted in the shooting. Detectives do not believe this was a random act and that there is no immediate threat to the area.
 
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective Michael Wright at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or e-mail him at [email protected].
**Media inquiries must be made to the IMPD Public Affairs Office**
 
Alternatively, they can call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS) to remain anonymous.  Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest.  Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.
 
Case# IP220085066