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Update 2

INDIANAPOLIS – Following a threat assessment related to the officer-involved shooting on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 3400 N. Parker Avenue., IMPD Chief Randal Taylor identified the officer involved as 28-year veteran Douglas Correll.

IMPD will continue to be fair and transparent with our community while protecting the integrity of criminal investigations, and officer safety. IMPD formalized a policy in 2020 which outlines when and how officers involved in critical incidents should be identified to the public.

This policy solidifies IMPD’s practice of conducting a threat assessment by the IMPD Intelligence Unit following a critical incident and prior to releasing the names of the officers involved to protect the officer and their families. This policy ensures information is provided to the public as soon as possible. 
 
This incident is being investigated by IMPD’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).  Detectives are working with the Marion County Prosecutors Office, and the Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency to ensure a fair and thorough investigation is completed.
 
A separate internal investigation is being conducted by IMPD’s Internal Affairs Unit to ensure compliance with departmental policy, as is standard procedure in an officer-involved shooting.  

The civilian-majority Use of Force Review Board will conduct a mandatory hearing for any use of deadly force against a person.  The Use of Force Review Board will make an advisory finding related to this incident which will be limited to determining whether the officer’s actions were within departmental policy. This occurs after the conclusion of the criminal process.

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Update 1: The Marion County Coroner has identified the driver at 49-year-old Gary Dwayne Harrell.
________________________________________________________INCIDENT TYPE: Traffic Stop Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting  

INCIDENT LOCATION:  3400 North Parker Ave 

ASSIGNED DETECTIVE:  Sergeant Mark Prater, [email protected] 

*Media inquiries should be made to [email protected] * 

The information provided is preliminary and subject to change. 

On Thursday, August 3, 2023, at approximately 9:40 a.m. an IMPD North District officer conducted a traffic stop for reckless driving in the 3400 block of North Parker Ave.  As the officer was getting out of his marked vehicle, the driver of the other vehicle had already exited his and began verbally engaging with the officer. The driver then went back to the driver's seat of his vehicle disregarding the officer's verbal commands.   The officer continued to verbally engage the driver when the driver quickly exited the vehicle and ran from the car with a gun in his hand.  The officer engaged in a short foot pursuit giving verbal commands.  The officer discharged his duty weapon, striking the suspect at least once. 

Arriving officers provided medical aid to the suspect until medics arrived.  Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) arrived and transported the individual to Methodist Hospital where, despite medical aid, he was pronounced deceased. 

Officers located a handgun near the suspect (photos of the firearms are attached).  

The officer’s body-worn camera was activated during this incident. 

The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to identify and collect potential forensic evidence. 

No officers or uninvolved citizens were injured as a result of this incident.  Detectives are confident there is no ongoing threat to the community. 

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.  

The Marion County Coroner’s Office will be assisting and will determine the exact manner and cause of death. The Marion County Coroner’s Officer (MCCO) will release the decedent's names once a proper next-of-kin notification has been made.    

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.  

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.  The IMPD Chaplain’s Office and Victim’s Assistance Unit responded to assist with those involved.  

Detectives continue to canvass the area for witnesses and other evidence. Anyone with information is asked to call. Detective Sergeant Mark Prater at the homicide office by calling 317-327-3475.  Alternatively, anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 317-262-TIPS. 

Case Number – IP230075319