An attempted robbery near a northwest side Starbucks early Wednesday morning resulted in the shooting of at least one suspect and the escape of two others.
According to online police reports, an incident involving a “person in trouble with” occurred shortly before 5:45 a.m. at Starbucks, 5710 W. 86th St.
That’s in the Trader’s Point shopping center, near Michael’s, Books-A-Million, the Trader’s Bar and Grill, and a number of other restaurants.
Officer Tommy Thompson of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department informed News 8 that when officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a male shot in a nearby parking lot for the Michael’s, Books-A-Million, and PetSmart businesses. Officer Tommy Thompson sent him to a hospital in critical condition.
Investigators eventually discovered that, shortly before the shooting, three armed individuals attempted to rob at least two victims in two different incidents.
According to Thompson, the second attempted robbery victim was armed and fired their weapon. They struck a male suspect at least once, and the other two fled on foot. Police said they found a knife at the site but no other weapons.
Both robbery victims have cooperated with the authorities. IMPD says there is no active danger, but anyone who notices strange activity in the vicinity should report it. Additionally, they should contact the IMPD’s Aggravated Assault Office at 317-327-3475.
News 8 photographer Jeff Clayton reports that police cordoned off the parking lot while they investigated and searched the area.
