Police Shoot Murder Suspect on Indianapolis’ Northeast Side After Reported Gunfire
Fishers police are leading the inquiry following state police claims the suspect fired first.
Overview
- Officers responded shortly before 1:15 p.m. to East 91st Street and Masters Road near Castleton for reports of an explosion and a person shot.
- Indiana State Police said the suspect, who was wanted for murder, fired at officers before being shot.
- Troopers reported recovering a firearm and shell casings in and around the suspect’s vehicle.
- Police used a grappler device to immobilize a vehicle at the scene, and one patrol car showed damage consistent with gunfire.
- The wounded suspect was transported to a hospital in critical condition, and no officers were injured as Fishers police investigate.