Police investigate shooting of teen at Indy hotel
November 24, 2020By The Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis police were investigating after a 16-year-old girl was fatally shot inside a downtown hotel.
Police were called early Saturday to the JW Marriot on the report of a person shot. Officers found the girl suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Marion County Chief Deputy Coroner Alfie McGinty says 16-year-old Karla Vasquez was killed.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and held on preliminary charges of reckless homicide in connection with the shooting. His identity hasn’t been released.
Family and friends told WISH-TV that Vasquez was attending a 21st birthday celebration at the hotel.
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