According to a press release posted on the IMPD Facebook page, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, just before noon, IMPD Northwest District officers responded to the 6300 block of Watercrest Way on a report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound(s). Pike Township Emergency Medical Services arrived and transported the victim to an area hospital in stable condition.

While on-scene, officers learned that an adult male suspect was still in the immediate area. Northwest District officers, along with IMPD Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), set up a perimeter to locate the suspect. A short time later, multiple officers observed the suspect armed and running through the neighborhood. One officer, who was in full police uniform and exited a fully marked police car and told the suspect “stop, stop, stop.” Shortly after, there was an exchange of gunfire between one officer and the suspect, who was struck at least once.

Arriving officers provided medical aid to the suspect until medics arrived. Pike medics arrived and transported the suspect to Eskenazi Hospital, where he later passed away.

No officers or uninvolved citizens were injured during this incident. Detectives located a firearm in the rear of the residence (a photo of the firearm is attached). The involved-officer was equipped with body-worn camera, which was activated during the incident.

The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to identify and collect potential forensic evidence. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.

The Marion County Coroner’s Office will be assisting and will determine the exact manner and cause of death. The Marion County Coroner’s Officer (MCCO) will release the decedent’s name once a proper next-of-kin notification has been made. 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 guns have 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 officers and detectives.

Anyone with information is asked to call. Detective Gary Toms at the homicide office by calling 317-327-3475. Alternatively, anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 317-262-TIPS.