The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department reports that a shots fired call has led to an officers-involved shooting. Just before 7:30 p.m. on March 31, 2024, IMPD Northwest District officers responded to a shots fired call near West 33rd Street and Georgetown Road. IMPD says officers were informed that the suspect was firing shots into the air.
Witnesses provided authorities with a suspect and vehicle description. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused to stop. Following a brief pursuit, the driver came to a stop outside a residence in the 3200 block of Winton Avenue. IMPD says the suspect exited the vehicle and held a firearm to his head.
SWAT arrived at the scene and established a perimeter. A sergeant began communicating with the suspect attempting to de-escalate the situation. Around an hour later, the suspect reportedly left the porch and walked southbound. SWAT used less lethal launchers. The suspect fired three shots resulting in three officers returning fire.
The suspect was transported to Eskenazi Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. No officers or bystanders were injured in this incident. Detectives say they recovered a firearm at the scene.
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