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Indianapolis Police Fatally Shoot Man Who Pointed Weapon at Others

The man, identified as Lemar Brandon Qualls, was shot after allegedly threatening to shoot people on the city's north side.

  • Lemar Brandon Qualls, 35, was fatally shot by Indianapolis police after pointing a firearm at people and threatening them.
  • The incident occurred Thursday afternoon when police responded to reports of an armed individual.
  • No officers or bystanders were injured during the confrontation.
  • A firearm was recovered at the scene, confirming the presence of a weapon.
  • The shooting is under investigation by multiple units, including the Critical Incident Response Team and Internal Affairs, with a mandatory review by the Use of Force Review Board.
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