Indianapolis Police Fatally Shoot Man After He Slashes Officer's Face

The incident occurred during a child custody dispute in Beech Grove, leading to a police response and fatal confrontation.

A police officer in Beech Grove, Indianapolis, fatally shot a man who attacked another officer with a knife during an early morning child custody dispute.
The confrontation began when the man arrived at an apartment to pick up his child hours before the scheduled time, leading to a call to the police.
After threatening officers with a knife and resisting arrest, the man was shot following a physical altercation where he slashed an officer's face.
The officer injured in the incident also suffered a minor ankle injury and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Indiana State Police are investigating the shooting, and all three officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.