INDIANAPOLIS 7:41 PM, December 12, 2024
INCIDENT TYPE: Shots Fired Call Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting
INCIDENT LOCATION: 921 S Kiel Avenue
ASSIGNED DETECTIVE: Sgt. Michael Duke; Michael.Duke@indy.gov
The information provided is preliminary and subject to change.
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, just before 3:40 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Southwest District officers responded to the 900 block of S Kiel Avenue on a shots fired run. The suspect fled prior to the officers arriving. However, the 911 caller gave officers a suspect description and stated the suspect armed and in the area.
A short time later, another witness told officers the suspect was still armed and on foot within the apartment complex. The officer located the suspect inside the apartment complex and gave the suspect several commands during the encounter. The suspect refused to obey the officer’s orders and ran from the officer on foot.
Officers chased the suspect on foot for several blocks, giving loud verbal commands while pursuing the suspect. While fleeing from officers, in the 1100 block of S Waldemere Avenue, the suspect fired at least one shot at as approaching marked IMPD police car, striking the front bumper. The police car was being driven by an IMPD officer. After the suspect fired, an officer who was chasing the suspect on foot then discharged his firearm, striking the suspect. Officers continued to give verbal commands and slowly approached the suspect, where he was taken into custody.
After additional backup arrived, officers rendered aid to the suspect, who was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. He received a graze wound to his neck and is expected to survive.
Officers located a handgun next to the suspect (a photo of the handgun is attached).
Detectives learned that there was a disturbance in the apartment complex, where the suspect fired at least three rounds in the air before officers arrived. It is also alleged the suspect pointed a gun at relatives.
The suspect is facing preliminary charges that are still being determined. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) responded to the scene to assist in the investigation and will make the final charging decision.
No uninvolved community members were injured during this incident.
The officers were equipped with body-worn and in-car cameras activated during this incident.
The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to identify and collect potential forensic evidence.
Detectives are confident there is no ongoing threat to the community. There is no suspect outstanding.
The IMPD Critical Incident Response Team responded to the scene to conduct the criminal investigation.
A separate administrative investigation is being conducted by IMPD Internal Affairs. The officer who fired his gun has been placed on administrative leave as is standard procedure in an officer involved shooting investigation.
The civilian-majority Use of Force Review Board will conduct a mandatory hearing for any attempted use of deadly force against a person. This occurs after the conclusion of the criminal process.
The Police Officer Support Team (POST) responded to provide peer support for officers. The IMPD Chaplain’s Office responded to assist with those involved.
The IMPD Victims Assistance Unit responded to assist everyone involved.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Michael Duke with the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) by calling 317-327-3475. Alternatively, anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 317-262-TIPS.
Case Number β IP240116849
INDIANAPOLIS 4:17 PM, December 12, 2024 – IMPD does not believe there is any outstanding public safety threat to the area at this time. We are asking drivers to avoid this area due to an active and ongoing investigation. Officers will be on scene for the next several hours.
INDIANAPOLIS 4:00 PM, December 12, 2024 – IMPD officers are on the scene of an incident in the 1000 block of Waldemere Avenue. There was an officer-involved shooting. No officers were injured.
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