Indianapolis Officers Shot at During Foot ChaseIndianapolis Officers Shot at During Foot Chase On Thursday at 3:30 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were involved in a shooting incident while searching for a suspect near the 5100 block of East 20th Place. As officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, he fled on foot. During the foot chase, officers were shot at least once. No officers were injured, and none returned fire. The suspect is described as a black male, 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black tank top, blue jeans, and dreadlocks just above the shoulders. Investigators are maintaining a large presence in the area as they search for the suspect. Residents are advised to avoid the area until further notice. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were shot at on the city’s east side Thursday.
Thursday at 3:30 p.m., IMPD officers were searching for a suspect wanted on a warrant in a separate investigation near the 5100 block of East 20th Place. When officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, he fled on foot, leading officers on foot in pursuit. During the foot chase, officers were shot at at least once.
No officers were injured in the shooting and no officers returned fire.
Investigators described the suspect as a black male, 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, wearing a black tank top, blue jeans and dreadlocks just above the shoulders. Investigators say officers will be in the area with a large presence in the near future. Investigators are asking residents to stay away from the area for the time being.
