Multiple Shootings at Halloween Parties Leave Several Dead and Injured in Indianapolis and Chicago

A Halloween party in Indianapolis, promoted through Snapchat, turned deadly when gunfire erupted, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old girl and injuries to nine others. The party, held at a business park, was initially reported to the police for underage drinking and drug use. As officers waited for backup, the shooting began, with multiple firearms involved. The police are investigating the sublease holder of the building and the party promoter, while the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting in identifying the owners of the firearms. No arrests have been made yet. The incident highlights the need for parental vigilance during Halloween, and Airbnb has implemented AI to block booking requests for high-risk parties. Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett expressed frustration over the prevalence of gun violence, while the head of the Fraternal Order of Police union called for criminal control and judicial reform.