Indianapolis, Indiana – A shooting at a Waffle House restaurant early Monday morning left one person dead and five others injured, according to Indianapolis police. The incident occurred as a result of an altercation between two groups, but it is unclear if any of the victims fired shots, authorities said.
The violence at the southside Waffle House began around 12:30am, resulting in six people being shot. One woman, who was in critical condition, later died at the hospital. Three men and one woman are currently recovering from their injuries at area hospitals.
Police Captain Don Weilhammer stated that the initial information suggests that the incident started as a disturbance and escalated into a fight between two groups of people. At least one handgun was recovered at the scene, while another gun was found in a car at a local hospital.
The shooting came shortly after two police officers and a firefighter-paramedic were fatally shot, with another officer injured, while responding to a domestic violence call in Burnsville, Minnesota. The suspect in the Minnesota shooting, Shannon Cortez Gooden, 38, reportedly petitioned to have his gun rights restored in 2020 in relation to a previous felony assault conviction.
Meanwhile, Kansas City authorities reported that two juveniles have been charged in connection with the deadly shooting at the end of a parade celebrating the Chiefs’ recent Super Bowl victory. The suspects, who have not been identified because they are minors, are being detained on gun-related and resisting arrest charges. Additional charges are expected.
The recent string of gun violence has raised concerns and sparked discussions about gun control and safety measures in the affected communities. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.