January 2, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Indiana State Police Detectives were notified of two gunshot victims at Indianapolis area hospitals, the two people were allegedly shot while inside the same vehicle on I-70 near Emerson Avenue. According to hospital staff, one of the victims drove to the hospital and carried an unresponsive female into the emergency room. The male victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries identified as gunshot wounds. The female victim remains hospitalized in very critical condition with a gunshot wound.

Indiana State Police Detectives immediately began following leads and were able to identify a possible suspect. It was determined the shots were fired by occupants of another vehicle on I-70. Last night, February 5, 2025, Indiana State Police Detectives arrested 19-year-old Donte Roney of Indianapolis. He faces the preliminary charges of Criminal Recklessness and Attempted Murder. He was transported to the Marion County Jail where he is currently being held.

In 2024, troopers investigated 70 shootings on Indianapolis area interstates. Additionally, troopers in the Indianapolis District responded to 280 calls of someone pointing or displaying a firearm during a road rage encounter. The Indianapolis District comprises Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Hendricks, and Boone Counties.

The case has been turned over to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. All crimes mentioned in this release are alleged and all suspects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police

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On Oct. 24^th, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Trooper Jordin Rosillo responded to a report of an interstate shooting that had taken place on I-65 southbound at exit 230 (ramp to Demotte/Roselawn). Dashcam footage of the shooting shows a white Dodge Avenger, approximate year 2010, that was identified as the suspect that shot at the victim. 

The vehicle has front-end damage and also has two distinguishable black racing stripes on the front quarter panels just in front of the front door area and near the hood. The vehicle also has the square rear tail lights as opposed to the newer style.  A screenshot from the dashcam is included in this article.

Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or may have information on the owner of the vehicle is requested to contact Trooper Jordin Rosillo at 219-696-6242.

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