February 24, 2021

Indianapolis Police Shoot, Critically Wound Person

stock photo

stock photo

Updated Feb. 24 at 9 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An unidentified man was hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday after exchanging gunfire with Indianapolis police on the city's east side.

Metropolitan Police Department Assistant Chief Chris Bailey says detectives and SWAT officers stopped a vehicle containing a suspect who allegedly got out and began firing on officers. The officers fired back, wounding the unidentified suspect, who was taken to Eskenazi Hospital in critical condition.

As a precaution, the uninjured female driver was also taken to the hospital. Authorities say a weapon was recovered by law enforcement on the street. No officers were injured during the incident.

Bailey said police was tracking the vehicle before the shooting because the passenger was wanted on two active warrants for violating a community corrections sentence for robbery.

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

Ideas to overhaul Indianapolis highways and how you can weigh in
Indiana AG issues investigative demand to another organization working with immigrants
Indy students join nationwide rally for gun safety reform