Justin L. Mack

justin.mack@Indystar.com

An Indianapolis woman died in the hospital after being shot Thursday on the west side.

Shortly after 9:15 a.m., officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were called to a shooting in the 3400 Block of West Michigan Street.

Upon arrival, police found 18-year-old Brittany McNew suffering from at least one gunshot wound, police said. Medics rushed McNew to Eskenazi Hospital where she later died.

Police said no suspect information is available at this time.

"Homicide detectives responded and began investigating the case," said an IMPD statement. "The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to assist with identifying and collecting possible forensic evidence. At this time, detectives are trying to gather information on possible suspects and encourage anyone with information to come forward."

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262-8477. 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.

Call IndyStar reporter Justin L. Mack at (317) 444-6138. Follow him on Twitter: @justinlmack.