MARION, Ind. (WISH) — A 17-year-old boy was arrested on Tuesday in Anderson in connection with a fatal shooting at a strip club in Marion a day earlier, the Grant County city’s police department said.
Cristobal Lester, 20, of Marion, died after suffering a single gunshot wound to the side of his head, News 8 previously reported.
The teenager who was arrested was not named in a news release issued Tuesday night from Deputy Chief Mark Stefanatos of Marion Police Department.
The shooting happened before 2:25 a.m. Monday behind the Rebel Dolls Cabaret, 904 S. Western Ave. in Marion. Western Avenue is also known as State Road 15.
Emergency personnel responded to a 911 call reporting a man shot in an SUV, police said. The business was closed when the 911 call was received.
Detectives have not publicly shared what may have led to the shooting.
Marion police have asked anyone with tips to call the department at 765-662-998, email Capt. Josh Ziger at jzigler@cityofmarion.in.gov, contact the Marion Police Department’s Facebook Messenger, or message Grand County Crime Stoppers at 765-662-8477 or online.
