Police arrest 15-year-old suspect in capturing of KIPP Legacy pupil

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The KIPP Legacy Excessive Faculty pupil shot and killed close to the college on Friday afternoon has been recognized as 15-year-old Devin Gilbert III, in keeping with the Marion County coroner’s workplace. 

Gilbert was shot as he was strolling dwelling from faculty simply earlier than 1 p.m., the Indianapolis  Metropolitan Police Division and the college stated Friday. Police stated the capturing was a focused incident and no different individuals had been injured.

IMPD murder detectives introduced on Friday evening the arrest of a 15-year-old for his alleged function within the capturing, however didn’t launch the title of the suspect. The Marion County prosecutor’s workplace will make the ultimate charging determination, police stated. 

A spokesperson for the prosecutor’s workplace stated costs should be filed in juvenile courtroom because of the age of the suspect. 

Since Gilbert’s loss of life Friday, no less than two extra youngsters had been shot and killed within the metropolis over the weekend, in keeping with the Indianapolis Star. 

Legacy Excessive Faculty deliberate to have on-site assist obtainable for college kids and employees on Monday to assist them course of the tragedy, the college stated in an announcement on Friday. 

Police urge anybody with details about the incident to name Detective Larry Craciunoiu on the IMPD Murder Workplace at 317-327-3475 or ship an e-mail to Larry.Craciunoiu@indy.gov. Individuals who want to stay nameless can name Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477. 

Amelia Pak-Harvey covers Indianapolis and Lawrence Township colleges for Chalkbeat Indiana. Contact Amelia at apak-harvey@chalkbeat.org.