OVWI Investigation Leads to Officer Involved Shooting
Incident Type: Officer Involved Shooting
Incident Location: 700 N. Bancroft St.
Assigned Detective: Det. Chris Winter 317-327-3475 [email protected]
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On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, just after 11:30 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) East district officer working the DUI Task Force. The officer was patrolling the area of East Washington St and N. Emerson Ave. when the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a suspected drunk driver. The vehicle described as a brown pickup, then fled from the officer. The officer pursued the vehicle until it came to a stop in the 700 block of N. Bancroft St. alley east. The driver of the vehicle then rammed the police car with the officer in it, causing significant damage to the police car.
The officer began giving verbal commands to the driver as she exited the truck. At some point, the IMPD officer discharged their firearm. A short foot pursuit incurred, the driver was given additional commands and a taser was deployed. The taser was effective and the officer was able to take the suspect into custody without further incident.
It was later determined the vehicle had been reported stolen several minutes prior to the traffic stop being initiated.
The suspect and the officer were both transported to local hospitals for minor injuries not related to the gunshot.
The IMPD Critical Incident Response Team responded to the scene to conduct the criminal investigation. The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency is assisting with this investigation. Detectives are at multiple locations searching for evidence in furtherance of both the initial firearms investigation and events that followed. Detectives will be placing the suspect under arrest; however, the exact offenses for which he will be arrested are still being determined.
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) will be consulted throughout the investigation.
A separate administrative investigation is being conducted by IMPD Internal Affairs. The officer who fired his gun has been placed on administrative leave as is standard procedure in an officer involved shooting investigation. Body-worn cameras were activated at the time of the incident.
The civilian-majority Use of Force Review Board will conduct a mandatory hearing for any attempted use of deadly force against a person. This occurs after the conclusion of the criminal process.
The Police Officer Support Team (POST) responded to provide peer support for officers.
Detectives continue to canvass the area for witnesses and other evidence. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Chris Winter at 317-327-3475 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Alternatively, anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 317-262-TIPS.
Case Number - IP2200117835
Address/Location
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
50 N Alabama St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 317-327-3811
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