After prom party shooting in Indianapolis leaves 1 dead and 3 injured

One female was killed and three other people were injured early Sunday morning in a shooting at a post-prom party in Indianapolis, according to police.

Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of gunfire on the 4000 block of North Park Avenue, near 38th Street, shortly before 1 a.m. local time, NBC affiliate 13News reported.

Police confirmed that the shooting took place during a large gathering of teenagers at a short-term rental property following a high school prom.

Upon arrival, police discovered a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. She was transported to a nearby hospital where she later died from her injuries.

The Marion County Coroner’s Office is expected to determine the cause and manner of death.

Shortly after the initial response, police were notified that two additional gunshot victims had arrived at Methodist Hospital. Investigators determined that both individuals had been shot at the North Park Avenue residence.

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According to 13News, one of these victims remains in critical condition, while the other is listed as stable. A fourth person sustained non-firearm-related injuries while attempting to flee the scene, according to police statements provided to the outlet.

Detectives have not yet released information regarding a potential suspect or motive.