What happened
A woman was critically hurt in a shooting near East 13th Street and North Delaware Street on the near north side of Indianapolis at about 1 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, according to WIBC[1].
WIBC reported that IMPD officers found the woman with a gunshot wound. She was taken to a hospital in critical condition. WTHR[2] and FOX59[3] also reported that a woman was in critical condition after the shooting.
No suspect, motive, or name of the woman has been released, according to WIBC. IMPD is investigating, and what led to the shooting has not been determined.
What injured people should do next
If you are hurt in a violent incident, focus first on medical care and safety. Keep copies of medical records, bills, and any police report or case number. You can also review the firm's personal injury resources for general information about organizing records after an injury.
Indiana offers a crime victims compensation program that may help with some medical costs. Be careful about giving a recorded statement to an insurance company before you understand your options. This guide discusses common concerns when an insurance adjuster requests a recorded statement or medical release.
Why location matters in an Indiana injury claim
This shooting happened near East 13th Street and North Delaware Street in Indianapolis, in Marion County, and IMPD is investigating. A civil case would usually be filed in the county where an injury happened or where a defendant lives or does business.
A person hurt by someone else's intentional or careless conduct may have a civil claim separate from any criminal case. Most injury claims in Indiana must be filed within two years under Indiana Code 34-11-2-4[4]. The firm's guide to Indiana injury claim deadlines provides general information about timing. No source has reported facts establishing who is responsible for this shooting.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a personal injury law firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana, founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm represents people across Indiana who are hurt because of someone else's wrongful conduct. Chad Delventhal can explain how Indiana injury claims work and which deadlines may apply. No outcome can be promised.
You can request a free case evaluation to discuss the facts and available records.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
