<p>Eight people were killed and multiple people injured late Thursday after a gunman opened fire at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, according to police. The gunman is also dead, apparently from a self-inflicted wound.</p>

<p>Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson Genae Cook said that when officers arrived at the FedEx facility, they found an "active shooter incident,"&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is a tragedy, but we will come through it with flying colours," Cook said through tears during a news conference early Friday.</p>

<p>Police believe the shooter has died by suicide. Cook said officials do not believe there is an active threat to the community.</p>

<p>FedEx released a statement early Friday saying it is cooperating with authorities and working to get more information.</p>

<p>“We are aware of the tragic shooting at our FedEx Ground facility near the Indianapolis airport. Safety is our top priority, and our thoughts are with all those who are affected,” the statement said.</p>

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Eight people were killed and multiple people injured late Thursday after a gunman opened fire at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, according to police. The gunman is also dead, apparently from a self-inflicted wound.

Eight people were killed and multiple people injured late Thursday after a gunman opened fire at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, according to police. The gunman is also dead, apparently from a self-inflicted wound. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson Genae Cook said that when officers arrived at the FedEx facility, they found an "active shooter incident," "This is a tragedy, but we will come through it with flying colours," Cook said through tears during a news conference early Friday. Police believe the shooter has died by suicide. Cook said officials do not believe there is an active threat to the community. FedEx released a statement early Friday saying it is cooperating with authorities and working to get more information. “We are aware of the tragic shooting at our FedEx Ground facility near the Indianapolis airport. Safety is our top priority, and our thoughts are with all those who are affected,” the statement said. pic.twitter.com/lANKjXgcAL — FedEx (@FedEx) April 16, 2021 × (With inputs from agencies)

Indianapolis shooting: 8 people killed at FedEx facility, suspect also dead

<p>Indianapolis police are investigating after multiple people were shot at a FedEx facility on the city's southwest side near Indianapolis International Airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired just after 11 pm on Thursday, When they arrived, they found an "active shooter incident," according to department spokesperson Genae Cook.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Live video from news outlets at the scene showed crime scene tape in the parking lot outside the facility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indianapolis State Police Sgt John Perrine said in a tweet that police planned to make a statement to news outlets at a nearby hotel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an earlier tweet, Perrine said Interstate 70 near the facility was closed in both directions.</p>

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<p>There were several people injured in the shooting. Others were transported to multiple hospitals. Exact victim information was not readily available at the time of this report.</p>

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Indianapolis police are investigating after multiple people were shot at a FedEx facility on the city's southwest side near Indianapolis International Airport. "Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired just after 11 pm on Thursday, When they arrived, they found an "active shooter incident," according to department spokesperson Genae Cook.

Indianapolis police are investigating after multiple people were shot at a FedEx facility on the city's southwest side near Indianapolis International Airport. "Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired just after 11 pm on Thursday, When they arrived, they found an "active shooter incident," according to department spokesperson Genae Cook. Live video from news outlets at the scene showed crime scene tape in the parking lot outside the facility. Indianapolis State Police Sgt John Perrine said in a tweet that police planned to make a statement to news outlets at a nearby hotel. In an earlier tweet, Perrine said Interstate 70 near the facility was closed in both directions. #TrafficAlert I-70 is closed in both directions between I-465 and Ronald Regan Pkwy due to police activity in the area. Please seek alternate routes — Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) April 16, 2021 × There were several people injured in the shooting. Others were transported to multiple hospitals. Exact victim information was not readily available at the time of this report. (With inputs from agencies)

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