July 26, 2016

Indianapolis Officer Shot, Suspect Dead After Chase, Gunfire

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis police say one officer was shot and another was injured when a suspect in a car chase opened fire on them. The suspect was later killed in an exchange of gunfire with police.

Indianapolis Police Chief Troy Riggs told reporters Monday evening that the officer who was shot was taken to a hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. He says the second officer has "very minor injuries."

Riggs says the incident began on the city's northwest side when an officer tried to stop a suspicious vehicle. He says the driver led police on a chase and began shooting.

The chief says the chase came to an end and police and the suspect exchanged gunfire. The suspect, identified Tuesday morning as 32-year-old Jeffrey Tyson, was fatally struck. 

Police say a passenger who fled the suspect's car is in custody.

Support independent journalism today. You rely on WFYI to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Donate to power our nonprofit reporting today. Give now.

 

Related News

Gen Z thinks Indianapolis’ vibe is OK, but there’s room for improvement
Purdue launches pilot program with a grand vision — roads that charge electric vehicles wirelessly
Reentry Resource Fair aims to help formerly incarcerated people return to society