Overview
- Indianapolis police fatally shot a man, identified as Raphael Nafees Dekemper, during a gunfight on Thursday evening.
- Dekemper was wanted on a warrant for charges including possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, criminal recklessness, pointing a firearm and invasion of privacy.
- The incident occurred when officers attempted to arrest Dekemper during a traffic stop on the city's east side.
- Dekemper allegedly fired at the officers first, prompting them to return fire.
- The three officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, as per standard procedure.