Two teens shot and killed on Indy’s east side Monday night

Police say two teenagers were shot and killed Monday night on Indianapolis’ east side.

Officers found the teens on the 8700 block of East 35th Street at about 10 p.m. with gunshot wounds, and they were pronounced dead at the scene.

The case is still under investigation and no suspect information has been released at this time.

Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Det. Erika Jones at 317-327-3475 or e-mail Gary.Smith@indy.gov.

Members of the public can also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477 to remain anonymous.

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