Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) detectives arrested a suspect for his alleged role in the death of Austin Bunn.

On May 8, just before 8 p.m., IMPD North District officers responded to the 7800 Carlton Arms Drive on a report of a person shot. Officers located an adult male inside who sustained injuries consistent with a gunshot wound(s). The victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

IMPD homicide detectives responded to the scene to begin the investigation. At the time detectives identified all parties involved and detained a person of interest who was released pending further investigation. The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to identify and collect potential forensic evidence.

On May 9,  Bunn, 19, died from his injuries. The Marion County Coroner’s Office assisted and determined the exact manner and cause of death.

Detectives continued their investigation and developed probable cause for the alleged suspect. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) filed a reckless homicide charge and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On Monday, the suspect, Eric Salinas, 21, was taken into custody.

Bunn was an employee of the Indiana Department of Corrections at the Pendleton Correctional Facility. Salinas was employed as an intake officer at the Hancock County Jail.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective Anthony Johnson at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or e-mail him at Anthony.Johnson@indy.gov

Alternatively, they can call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477 or (TIPS) to remain anonymous. Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. 

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