2 men killed in early morning shootings

Update (8:50 a.m. on May 13) On Monday, officials with the Marion County Coroner’s Office identified the person who died in the shooting in the 2900 block of Schofield Avenue as 52-year-old Willie Lee Biles Jr.

The office also identified the person who died in the shooting off of Siear Terrace as 23-year-old Marcus Wayne McGlaughlin.

INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after two men were killed in separate shootings early Saturday morning across Indianapolis.

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just after 12:30 a.m., officers were called to the 2900 block of Schofield Avenue on the report of a person shot on Indy’s near northeast side.

When officers arrived, they located an adult male with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. A police report confirmed the man died from his injuries a short time later.

No suspect information was released.

An hour later, officers were called to the 8300 block of Siear Terrace on the report of shots fired on Indy’s south side.

Police say while they were searching the area, a witness came up to them and stated that someone had been shot. Officers quickly located an adult male with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased on scene.

IMPD detained two individuals it believed was involved in the shooting on Siear Terrace. Police later released both the detainees after consulting with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.

No other information was given by authorities.

Anyone with information is asked to contact IMPD at 317-327-3475, or Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS.

This is a developing story. It will be updated when new information has been made available.

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