Whitestown man arrested after shooting • Latest release

A Whitestown man is facing charges after he allegedly fired a gun into an apartment at the Meadows on Main apartment complex.

The incident occurred on September 29th just after 6 p.m. Whitestown police officers were dispatched to the Meadows on Main apartment complex on reports of shots fired. According to a news release, Boone County police informed officers that witnesses observed several people running after reports of shots fired, including two white men wearing hoodies.

Shortly after arriving, officers discovered two suspects matching the descriptions and a handgun near the individuals. The individuals were arrested and after interviews, police determined that a verbal altercation had led to the men allegedly shooting at the victim’s home. During the field investigation, a second firearm was located.

Cristopher Croley, 20, was identified as one of the suspects and arrested. He is charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and pointing a firearm.

Bail was set at $3,500 cash in Boone County Court. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 18th.

The second identified suspect was a juvenile who was also arrested and taken to the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center where he is being held on charges of intimidation with a deadly weapon, criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and pointing a firearm.

The Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Zionsville Police Department and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.