https://www.wfyi.org/tags/gun-violence gun violence en-US Copyright Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-03-25/citys-anti-violence-strategy-expands-to-teens-as-homicides-fall-for-fourth-year Indianapolis officials are launching a new Youth Violence Reduction Initiative aimed at curbing gun violence among young people, even as overall violence in the city declines. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-03-25/citys-anti-violence-strategy-expands-to-teens-as-homicides-fall-for-fourth-year Barbara Anguiano, Caroline Beck https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-11/indiana-bill-tightens-school-gun-penalties-eases-adult-court-rule A revised Indiana bill targeting youth gun violence is moving forward after lawmakers softened language that would have automatically sent some teens to adult court, while increasing penalties for firearms near schools. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-11/indiana-bill-tightens-school-gun-penalties-eases-adult-court-rule Caroline Beck https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-12-30/indianapolis-violent-crime-rate-murders-drop-2025-impd Homicides and violent crime rates in Indianapolis are trending downward according to data from IMPD. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-12-30/indianapolis-violent-crime-rate-murders-drop-2025-impd Jill Sheridan https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-09-22/your-life-is-worth-more-than-a-moment-of-anger-impd-responds-to-15-gun-violence-victims-over-weekend Early in the morning on the last day of summer, a mass shooting on Indianapolis' northwest side left two dead and five injured. It was one of four incidents that resulted in at least 15 gun violence victims this weekend. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-09-22/your-life-is-worth-more-than-a-moment-of-anger-impd-responds-to-15-gun-violence-victims-over-weekend WFYI News https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-09-15/hundreds-honor-charlie-kirk-at-indiana-university-vigil Students and community members gathered in Indiana University’s Alumni Hall on Sunday night for a vigil honoring Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk who was assassinated on September 10. More than 600 people attended the event, organized by the university’s Turning Point USA chapter. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-09-15/hundreds-honor-charlie-kirk-at-indiana-university-vigil WFIU Staff https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-08-27/interview-local-nonprofit-leader-talks-about-set-back-after-loss-of-grant-funds WFYI sat down with the leader of TRU Colors, a local violence prevention group, after the nonprofit learned a chunk of grant funding was mismanaged through the Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-08-27/interview-local-nonprofit-leader-talks-about-set-back-after-loss-of-grant-funds Abriana Herron https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-07-21/interview-local-nonprofit-leader-responds-to-recent-high-profile-youth-violence-incidents Many youth-focused nonprofits in Indianapolis are reacting to the recent uptick in gun violence incidents, WFYI’s Abriana Herron sat down with Brandon Randall to talk about the work he does with young people to address the root causes of violence through his organization Tru Colors. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-07-21/interview-local-nonprofit-leader-responds-to-recent-high-profile-youth-violence-incidents Abriana Herron https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-07-08/indianapolis-youth-could-have-a-new-curfew-under-council-proposal Indiana already has a statewide curfew. The proposal would begin the curfew two hours earlier in Marion County. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-07-08/indianapolis-youth-could-have-a-new-curfew-under-council-proposal Abriana Herron https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-07-06/indianapolis-downtown-mass-shooting-curfew-response-july-5 City leaders announced stricter curfew enforcement, increased patrols, and new safety measures after a mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis left two teens dead and five others injured. Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-07-06/indianapolis-downtown-mass-shooting-curfew-response-july-5 Jeremy Reuben https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-04-27/one-person-is-too-many-indianapolis-youth-walk-to-raise-awareness-around-gun-violence-impact Young people in Indianapolis – including the G3 Steppers – came together for the annual Peace Walk this past weekend, marching to raise awareness about the impact of gun violence on youth. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-04-27/one-person-is-too-many-indianapolis-youth-walk-to-raise-awareness-around-gun-violence-impact Rachel Fradette