CVS Shooting Sends 3 to Hospital, Calm Weather Ahead of Weekend Storms in Indy

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Good morning, this is Indianapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, October 16, 2025. We have breaking news from an eastside CVS on 10th and Sherman, where a pharmacy dispute escalated into gunfire late last week, sending three people to the hospital, including two CVS employees and the suspected shooter. According to WTHR and 13News, police say 46-year-old Terry Rowe Junior allegedly became upset after medication wasn’t ready for pickup, later confronting and harassing a pharmacy technician in the parking lot. Surveillance shows her boyfriend arrived, and Rowe reportedly pulled a gun, shooting the tech and another employee before the boyfriend returned fire. Rowe sought treatment for a gunshot wound and was arrested this week, now facing multiple charges including battery with a deadly weapon and drug offenses. He’s being held on a $150,000 bail, and if released, will be on GPS monitoring and barred from the CVS location. The boyfriend was questioned and released. This incident underscores the risks facing retail workers downtown, and we’re keeping a close eye on court proceedings today. Downtown, weather is shaping up nicely for our Thursday activities. We’re starting cool and crisp near 50 degrees, with sunshine quickly warming us into the mid-70s by afternoon, according to Time and Date. Winds remain light, humidity is comfortable, and there’s no rain in sight—perfect for those outdoor meetings, walks along the Canal, or coffee on Georgia Street. Tomorrow’s forecast looks much the same, but WTHR’s weather team notes a big shift is coming Saturday: strong storms are possible, with temperatures possibly hitting the 80s before a cold front arrives. So make the most of today’s calm weather before changes roll in. In business news, we haven’t heard of any major Indianapolis store closings or notable openings this morning. But we’re watching the Horseshoe Indianapolis casino, where a potential dealer strike looms over contract talks. Casino management insists operations will continue smoothly, but the union election is on hold due to the ongoing government shutdown, so we’ll update you as things develop. For job seekers, the latest state reports show the Indianapolis metro area is holding steady, with unemployment just under 4% and about 6,000 openings in healthcare, logistics, and skilled trades. Real estate in the city core remains tight, with median home prices just shy of $230,000 and average rents hovering around $1,200 for a one-bedroom. The hot neighborhoods continue to be Fountain Square, Irvington, and near the Bottleworks District, where renovation and new construction are drawing young professionals and families. If you’re thinking of buying or selling, now is still a competitive time to make a move. On the community events front, this weekend brings the return of the Indy International Festival at the State Fairgrounds, celebrating our city’s diverse cultures with food, music, and dance. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra has a special H This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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