IMPD Officer Genae Cook briefs the media early Friday morning after a gunman opened fire at a FedEx facility late Thursday night, killing eight people before killing himself.
(Eric Weddle)
Updated April 16 at 9:40 a.m.
Gov. Eric Holcomb addressed Thursday night's mass shooting in a statement Friday morning, writing, "In times like this, words like justice and sorrow fall short in response for those senselessly taken."
Holcomb ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff in honor of the eight victims.
This is another heartbreaking day and I’m shaken by the mass shooting at the FedEx Ground facility in Indianapolis. Indiana State Police are working with local responders and we will continue to offer any and all resources needed to assist during this tragedy. 1/3
Indianapolis police are investigating the shooting, which took place late Thursday night at a FedEx facility on the city's southwest side.
IMPD will hold a briefing at 10:30 a.m. Friday.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were called to 8951 Mirabel Road just after 11 p.m. Thursday on reports of shots fired. Department spokesperson Genae Cook said when officers arrived they "came in contact with an active shooter incident" and entered the building while the gunman was still shooting.
"It is very heartbreaking. And you know, Indianapolis Metro Police Department, the officers responded," Cook said. "They came in they went in and they did their job. And a lot of them are trying to face this because this is a sight that no one should ever have to see."
Cook said officers located eight deceased victims inside the building, plus the alleged gunman who is believed to have died by suicide.
Four people were transported to area hospitals by ambulance, including one person in critical condition. Two people were treated at the scene and released, and there were reports of several walk-ins at area hospitals. No law enforcement officers were injured.
Investigators from IMPD and Indiana State Police have not identified the shooter and are still seeking a motive. They're asking anyone who may have left the scene either for safety or to seek medical care to call IMPD at 317-327-3457 or 317-262-TIPS.
Live video from local television news outlets after the shooting showed crime scene tape stretched across a parking lot and people being escorted to IndyGo buses. FedEx employees were taken to a nearby hotel to be interviewed by detectives. Police asked anyone with family members who work at the facility that they weren't able to get in contact with to go to the Holiday Inn Express at 8555 Stansted Drive.
The FedEx facility involved is near Indianapolis International Airport, but it is not part of the FedEx hub at the airport.
FedEx released a statement early Friday. The company said it is cooperating with authorities and working to get more information.
“We are aware of the tragic shooting at our FedEx Ground facility near the Indianapolis airport. Safety is our top priority, and our thoughts are with all those who are affected,” the statement said.
Original Post, 4/16/21, 1:10 a.m.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police confirmed an "active shooter incident" at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis late Thursday.
Police say the gunman killed himself, and there are multiple victims with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.
IMPD says there is no ongoing danger to the community.
The Indianapolis Star reports police issued a news release around 11:30 p.m. saying multiple victims were located at the facility near the airport. It is unclear exactly how many people were shot and the severity of their injuries.
Victims have been transported to multiple local hospitals.
Live video from news outlets at the scene showed crime tape in the parking lot outside the facility. A worker told WISH-TV he heard several gunshots and saw a man with an automatic rifle.
In a short briefing just after 1 a.m., police said officers responded to the FedEx facility around 11 p.m. to reports of gunshots.
At media staging for shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis. IMPD responded to shots fired. Officers found an active shooter. Just now police say shooter took own life. More details to come. pic.twitter.com/ulMpvI0POL
