March 24, 2020
(Fishers, Indiana) - The Fishers Police Department is investigating the deaths of two adults at the Britton Woods Apartment Complex.
Around 2:30pm Monday afternoon Fishers Police Officers were called to check the welfare of an individual in the 13900 block of Ashlake Lane (141st Street and State Road 37). As officers approached the apartment building a suspect began shooting from a second-floor apartment. Officers immediately took cover and secured the area.
Emergency Response Teams and Negotiators responded. Attempts to establish communication with the suspect were unsuccessful. Emergency Response Team members made entry to the apartment. Once inside, officers located an adult female and an adult male both suffering injuries believed to be from a firearm. Both the male and female succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
Detectives and Evidence Technicians responded to the scene. At this time, based on the investigation it is known that both deceased knew one another. The investigation confirms there is no threat to the community and officers are not searching for any suspect(s). We would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance: Carmel Police Department, Noblesville Police Department, Westfield Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and the Indiana State Police.
This investigation remains active. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective/Sergeant Robbie Ruble at 317-595-3319.
MEDIA PERSONNEL – The identities of the deceased will be released by the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office.
Deceased #1 Female
34 years old
Fishers, Indiana
Deceased #2 Male
48 years old
Fishers, Indiana