Seven Juveniles Shot Outside Circle Centre Mall in Downtown Indianapolis on Saturday Night

Indianapolis, Indiana United States of America
On Saturday night, March 31st, at least seven juveniles between the ages of 12 and 17 were shot outside Circle Centre Mall in downtown Indianapolis. The shooting happened just after 11:00 p.m., according to police reports from multiple sources.
Seven Juveniles Shot Outside Circle Centre Mall in Downtown Indianapolis on Saturday Night

On Saturday night, March 31st, at least seven juveniles between the ages of 12 and 17 were shot outside Circle Centre Mall in downtown Indianapolis. The shooting happened just after 11:00 p.m., according to police reports from multiple sources.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if any of the victims were killed or injured.
  • The motive behind the shooting is unknown.

Sources

88%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Mass shooting leaves 7 juveniles injured outside of Circle Centre Mall in downtown Indy

WTHR Channel 13 News WTHR.com staff Saturday, 30 March 2024 23:59
  • Unique Points
    • The shooting happened just after 11:00 p.m. on March 30 at the corner of Illinois and Maryland Streets outside Circle Centre Mall.
    • At least seven juveniles between the ages of 12 and 17 were shot outside Circle Centre Mall Saturday night.
    • IMPD says one of the victims was in critical condition, but was later listed as stable. All other injured victims were reported to be in stable condition.
  • Accuracy
    • The shooting happened just after 11:00 p.m.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (85%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

78%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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IMPD: 7 shot between the ages of 12-17 in downtown Indy

Fox News - Indianapolis News Channel 59 WXIN-TV, INDiana Local News Weather Sports Justin Powell Sunday, 31 March 2024 03:58
  • Unique Points
    • Seven juveniles between the ages of 12 and 17 were injured in a shooting in downtown Indianapolis Saturday night.
    • The incident occurred shortly after 11:00 p.m., when officers heard gunshots on West Maryland Street.
    • Among the victims, six had injuries consistent with gunshot wounds, one was transported to an area hospital in critical condition but has been upgraded to stable and five were transported in stable condition.
    • A seventh victim arrived at an area hospital with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound and was reportedly in stable condition.
    • Four boys and three girls are listed as the victims of the shooting according to police report filed from the incident.
  • Accuracy
    • The shooting happened just after 11:00 p.m.
    • At least seven juveniles between the ages of 12 and 17 were shot outside Circle Centre Mall Saturday night.
    • IMPD says one of the victims was in critical condition, but was later listed as stable. All other injured victims were reported to be in stable condition.
  • Deception (50%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it states that the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is investigating. The IMPD's involvement in the incident lends credibility to its claims and may influence readers' perceptions of the event.
    • Investigators say they do not have anyone in custody, but do believe more than one weapon was used in the incident.
  • Bias (75%)
    The article contains a statement that implies the victims were all part of a large group. This could be seen as an example of disproportionate representation where one side is being depicted in extreme or unreasonable terms.
    • > When officers arrived, they located a large group of juveniles,
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    80%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

    Seven minors ages 12 to 17 wounded in downtown Indianapolis mall shooting

    WLKY News The Associated Sunday, 31 March 2024 12:51
    • Unique Points
      • Seven minors ages 12 to 17 were wounded in a shooting outside a shopping mall in downtown Indianapolis late Saturday night.
      • Investigators believe there was more than one gun used in the shooting.
    • Accuracy
      • At least seven juveniles between the ages of 12 and 17 were shot outside Circle Centre Mall Saturday night.
    • Deception (50%)
      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that 'a large group of people' were in the area when shots rang out. However, this statement implies that all those present witnessed or participated in the shooting which may not be true as there are no other details about who was involved besides the victims and witnesses mentioned later on.
      • The article mentions six children who had been shot but does not provide any information about their injuries or conditions beyond 'all of them between the ages of 12 and 17 years old'. This is deceptive as it implies that all seven were in stable condition when they arrived at hospitals, which was later corrected by Deputy Chief Tanya Terry.
      • The article states 'a large group of people' were in the area when shots rang out. However, this statement implies that all those present witnessed or participated in the shooting which may not be true as there are no other details about who was involved besides the victims and witnesses mentioned later on.
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when Deputy Chief Tanya Terry states that conflict should not lead to somebody pulling out a gun and trying to resolve it. The consequences are eternal.
      • > Once again, we have a situation in which young people are resolving conflict with firearms, and it has to stop,” Terry said, later adding, “Conflict should not lead to somebody pulling out a gun and trying to resolve it. The consequences are eternal.”
    • Bias (85%)
      The article is biased towards the victims of the shooting and presents them as innocent children who were simply resolving conflicts with firearms. The language used to describe the situation also implies that gun violence is a negative thing and should not be tolerated.
      • > 12-year old child shot in downtown Indianapolis mall
        • > 7 young people between the ages of 12 and 17 were wounded in a shooting outside a shopping mall
          • <Investigators believe there was more than one gun used in the shooting>
            • <One of the victims was upgraded from critical to stable condition>
              • > The officers found <a large group of juveniles>
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              75%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

              Several juveniles injured in mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis

              WISH TV News 8 Daja Stowe Sunday, 31 March 2024 04:05
              • Unique Points
                • Several juveniles were injured in a shooting late Saturday night in downtown Indianapolis
                • The victims were four boys and three girls, ages 12 to 17
                • Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers heard shots being fired near the intersection of Illinois and West Maryland streets just after 11:30 p.m.
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              • Accuracy
                • When police arrived at the scene, they found a large group of juveniles, six of whom had gunshot wounds
                • All six were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment
                • Police also responded to a walk-in person shot at Community South Hospital around the same time
              • Deception (50%)
                The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the title is misleading as it only mentions 'several juveniles injured' and does not mention that they were shot in a mass shooting. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism by describing the incident as a 'mass shooting', which may create fear and panic among readers without providing accurate information. Thirdly, there is selective reporting as only details of six people who were injured are mentioned out of eight victims. Fourthly, science and health articles that imply or claim facts without linking to peer-reviewed studies have not been used in this article.
                • Sensationalism by describing the incident as a 'mass shooting'
                • Selective reporting of only six out of eight victims
                • The title is misleading
              • Fallacies (70%)
                The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the victims were four boys and three girls without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by implying that there are only two options: either police officers heard shots being fired near Illinois and West Maryland streets or they did not hear anything at all. The article also contains an example of inflammatory rhetoric with the phrase 'Indianapolis third mass shooting in three weeks' which is meant to evoke strong emotions rather than provide accurate information.
                • The victims were four boys and three girls, ages 12-17.
              • Bias (75%)
                The article contains a statement that the victims were four boys and three girls. This is an example of gender bias as it implies that only boys are capable of committing crimes or being involved in violent incidents.
                • <br>Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were patrolling downtown when they heard shots being fired near the intersection of Illinois and West Maryland streets just after 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
                  • > Four boys and three girls
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication

                  73%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                  Seven juveniles wounded in downtown Indianapolis shooting, police say

                  Fox News Media Landon Mion Sunday, 31 March 2024 15:28
                  • Unique Points
                    • The shooting happened just after 11:00 p.m.
                    • At least seven juveniles between the ages of 12 and 17 were shot outside Circle Centre Mall Saturday night.
                    • One of the victims was in critical condition, but was later listed as stable.
                  • Accuracy
                    • The shooting happened just after 11:00 p.m. on March 30 at the corner of Illinois and Maryland Streets outside Circle Centre Mall.
                    • One victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but has since been upgraded to stable condition. The other five victims were transported to the hospital in stable condition.
                  • Deception (50%)
                    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions seven juveniles being wounded but only six are mentioned in the body of the article. Secondly, there is a sentence that says 'One person killed' which implies one death when no such information was provided later on in the article.
                    • The title mentions seven juveniles being wounded but only six are mentioned in the body of the article.
                  • Fallacies (85%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Bias (75%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication