Juvenile Gun Violence March 17-20, 2023 Indianapolis, Indiana.

Abstract

BACKGROUND Multiple shootings, including fatalities, involving juvenile victims occurred over the St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend, continuing into Monday in Indianapolis. OBJECTIVE Examine the known circumstances, victimology, and locations of shootings in Indianapolis from March 17-20. KEY FINDINGS A total of 10 shootings involving 11 victims occurred from Friday, March 17, 2023 through Monday, March 20, 2023; 1 occurred on Friday, 2 on Saturday, 4 on Sunday, and 3 on Monday. 4 victims were juveniles. 8 of the 10 shootings occurred between the hours of 8PM and 10AM. 5 of the shootings occurred at an apartment complex, residence, or in a residential area of the city. During the same 4-day period in 2022, there were 4 shootings involving 7 victims. None were reported by the media during this 4-day period in 2021 and 2020. Of the 11 victims, 4 were juveniles, including 1 fatality. More juveniles were shot during these 4 days than any other week in 2023.