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1 dead, 3 wounded in Indianapolis shooting

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Indianapolis, IN – A deadly shooting on the east side of Indianapolis has left one person dead and three others injured Tuesday afternoon, prompting an active investigation by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD).

Emergency responders were first dispatched around 12:15 p.m. to reports of a person shot in the 3800 block of E. 36th Street.

Around the same time, IMPD officers responded to a second shooting scene nearby in the 3500 block of Wallace Avenue.

Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered four victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

One individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while the conditions of the remaining three victims have not yet been disclosed.

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The shooting took place in a residential area just east of Joseph T. McKeon Jr. Park, a neighborhood that has seen an increase in violent crime in recent months.

Homicide detectives have been called in to lead the investigation, and IMPD officers are currently gathering evidence and speaking with witnesses.

No suspect information has been released at this time, and authorities have not yet determined whether the shootings at the two locations are connected.

Police are urging anyone with information, surveillance footage, or potential leads to come forward. Tips can be submitted to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department at (317) 327-3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262-TIPS (8477).

This remains an active and developing situation. Updates will be provided as more details become available.

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Elgin Public Schools Teacher Holly Hill Dies From Complications Two Years After Drinking Poisoned Margarita

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Elgin Public Schools Teacher Holly Hill Dies From Complications Two Years After Drinking Poisoned Margarita Hacienda Las Margaritas Bar & Grill Elgin, Oklahoma
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ELGIN, Okla. — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has launched a formal investigation into the death of Holly Hill, a 30-year-old teacher, wife, and mother from Elgin, Oklahoma, who died last week from long-term medical complications reportedly caused by ingesting a poisoned margarita at a local restaurant in 2023.

OSBI officials confirmed that the investigation began at the request of Comanche County District Attorney Kyle Cabelka following Hill’s death on Thursday.

According to Hill’s family, her health issues began on Valentine’s Day 2023, when she dined at Hacienda Las Margaritas Bar & Grill in Elgin.

During the evening, Hill ordered a second margarita that, unbeknownst to her, contained a highly caustic industrial cleaning chemical rather than the intended cocktail ingredients.

“Her mouth was on fire, and she knew something wasn’t right,” recalled Kelly Hunter, Hill’s mother. “She immediately jumped up and ran to the bathroom, started throwing up, and rinsing her mouth out with water.”

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The ingestion caused severe internal burns to Hill’s esophagus and digestive tract, leading to two years of intense medical treatment.

Hill underwent more than 60 medical procedures, including repeated esophageal dilations and surgeries, as doctors attempted to repair the extensive damage.

Despite her deteriorating health, Hill continued teaching at Elgin Public Schools, where she was described as a dedicated educator loved by her students and colleagues.

In the days leading up to her death, Hill’s family believed she was finally recovering.

On October 17, doctors reportedly told them that her esophagus appeared to be healing. However, her condition suddenly worsened, and she went into cardiac arrest as medical staff prepared to transfer her. “As they were trying to get her ready to transport her, they lost her pulse,” Hunter said.

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Hill’s family previously filed a civil lawsuit against Hacienda Las Margaritas, which was settled confidentially earlier this year, according to their attorney.

Following her death, the family is renewing calls for accountability and public awareness.

“The number one thing we really want at this point is for people to be aware of what happened at that restaurant and to quit supporting them,” Hunter said. “We want them to be held accountable for taking my daughter’s life. It might have been a long fight, but ultimately, they are the cause.”

The restaurant has not issued a recent public statement regarding Hill’s death. In a 2023 social media post, management wrote:

“We have never walked away from responsibility and will continue to support them in any way possible while our insurance company is on the case.”

Local officials confirmed that Elgin Police requested assistance from OSBI, and investigators are now reviewing evidence related to the original 2023 incident and Hill’s recent death.

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In a statement, Elgin Public Schools expressed deep sorrow over Hill’s passing, describing her as “an Owl through and through” and asking the community to keep her family in their thoughts and prayers.

Hill leaves behind her husband and young child, as well as a community still reeling from a tragedy that began with what should have been an ordinary night out.


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