On July 26, 2024, at approximately 8:40 p.m., the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) East District responded to reports of shots fired at the intersection of East 36th St and North Wittfield Street.

Please keep the Indianapolis Metro PD officer who was shot this evening in your thoughts and prayers.

The officer was transported to the hospital and is currently in surgery.

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Upon arriving at the scene, officers searched for potential victims and evidence of the shooting. During the investigation, shots were fired at officers from an unidentified individual(s), resulting in one IMPD East District officer being shot.

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The officer, who has served with the department for eight years, was transported to Eskenazi Hospital in stable condition. Fortunately, no civilians were harmed during the incident.

Various investigative units, including the IMPD K9 Unit, Special Weapons and Tactics team, and Drone officers, were called to the scene to search the surrounding area.

The IMPD Critical Incident Response Team initiated a criminal investigation, while the Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency collected evidence.

Support services, such as the Police Officer Support Team, Chaplain’s Office, and Victims Assistance unit, were onsite to assist officers and their families in coping with the aftermath.

The FBI and ATF are aiding in the ongoing investigation.

At present, no suspect has been apprehended, and detectives are seeking assistance from local residents who may have relevant information or surveillance footage.

Anyone with details is encouraged to contact Detective Erika Jones at the IMPD homicide office at 317-327-3475 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 317-262-TIPS.