Indiana State Police investigating case of man found shot in vehicle on I-65 in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police were sent to ramp from I-65 northbound to southbound Martin Luther King Blvd, at 1:47 p.m. Sunday about a man slumped over the steering wheel of a stopped vehicle.

The first trooper arrived on scene at 1:52 p.m. and found a man in the driver’s seat of a grey Nissan van who was unresponsive. The trooper immediately called for medical assistance and began emergency medical aid. The unresponsive man had injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later, state police said.

Indiana State Police Detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation. The deceased man was identified as 52 year old Luis Martinez of Noblesville. Investigators found what appeared to be bullet holes on the passenger side of the Nissan.

Detectives are seeking anyone who may have been driving in the area at approximately 1:45 p.m. and may have a vehicle equipped with cameras to please contact ISP.

If you have information about this incident contact the Indiana State Police at 317.899.8577 or call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). 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. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if the information leads to a felony arrest.  Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.

The family members of the deceased have been notified, this investigation is ongoing.