INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis police are investigating after a woman was found dead on the city’s northeast side Friday night.
IMPD officers responded around 5:21 p.m. to the 3800 block of Breen Drive in response to a death investigation. An adult female was found at the location and pronounced dead by Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services.
IMPD confirmed an investigation is underway to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death.
The victim was later identified as 35-year-old Takeysha Lana Burks.
In an update sent Saturday morning, police indicated the woman sustained injuries consists with gunshot wounds. IMPD is asking those with information on the incident to contact Detective Lottie Partick at (317) 327-3475 or Lottie.Patrick@indy.gov.
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This is a developing story and more information will be added as it becomes available.