Authorities in Indianapolis say seven are injured and two were pronounced dead after a shooting early Saturday morning.

At around 1:27 a.m. local police responded to separate incidents at the intersection of West Washington and South Meridian streets, in addition to South Illinois and West Washington streets.

While responding to both calls, officers heard shots fired in the area.

Indianapolis medical units transported five people to the hospital immediately as other victims came in throughout the night.

A 16-year-old male and a 15-year-old male were pronounced dead from gunshot wounds later in the night.

Local police are blaming parents and city leaders for a lack of accountability........

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