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***UPDATE 2*** (11/25/2024)

IMPD has arrested 36-year-old Terrance Shane in connection with an officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 14, 2024. Shane was treated at a local hospital and then taken into custody on November 21, 2024, for his alleged involvement in the incident.

Shane was arrested for battery by means of a deadly weapon, battery with injury to a public safety officer, and possession of narcotics.
 
Shane should be considered innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
 
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will make the final charging decision.

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***UPDATE 1*** (11/21/2024)

Following threat assessments related to the officer-involved shooting on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in the 1500 block of N Meridian Street, IMPD Chief Chris Bailey announces the name of the officer involved as about 2-year Officer Tristen Grantham.

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 complete a fair and thorough investigation.

IMPD’s Internal Affairs Unit is conducting a separate internal investigation 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 review of this incident as it does for any use of deadly force against a person. This occurs after the conclusion of the criminal process.

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INCIDENT TYPE: Officer Struck with a Vehicle Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting  

INCIDENT LOCATION:  1545 North Meridian Street 

ASSIGNED DETECTIVE: Christopher Winter, [email protected] 

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

The information provided is preliminary and subject to change.   

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, just after 4:15 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) North District officers were called to a business at 1545 North Meridian to check the welfare of an individual. Officers learned the individual was unresponsive inside a parked car near the front of the business’s drive thru. Officers learned, prior to their arrival, employees were unsuccessful in getting the driver to respond. 

Officers approached the vehicle, knocked on the window several times, shined a flashlight at the driver, and activated their sirens and lights -- all in an attempt to make contact with the driver. 

After approximately four minutes, the adult male driver opened his window and made contact with one of the responding officers through a rolled-down front passenger window. That officer asked the driver to unlock the vehicle and put the car in park. The suspect unlocked the passenger door and the officer opened it. 

Through an open passenger door, that officer asked the driver, “are you okay?” He then asked the driver to get out of the vehicle and told the driver they were concerned about his welfare.  

The suspect then got out of the vehicle. The second officer, who was near the driver side door, told the suspect he was trying to make contact with him for several minutes. He also asked the suspect to come towards the back of the vehicle to make sure he was okay.  

The suspect did not listen to the officers and then got back into his car while the driver door was still open. The officer, near the driver side of the car, then grabbed suspect’s arm and told him to get out of car. 

At that point, the suspect reversed the vehicle, pinning the officer between the vehicle and the wall, striking the officer with the driver side door. The officer on the passenger side then discharged his firearm, striking the suspect at least once. 

The officers continued to give loud verbal commands for the suspect to show his hands, get out of the vehicle, and get on the ground. The officer then told the suspect to move towards the front of the vehicle, telling him, “move this way now.” 

The suspect then excited the vehicle and laid on the ground. Officers approached and handcuffed him. An IMPD officer then applied a tourniquet to the suspect’s arm. 

Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) was staged in the parking lot of the business prior to the officer-involved shooting due to the initial run to check the welfare. 

While the initial officer was giving loud verbal commands, an IEMS medic went to the officer who was laying on the ground and dragged the officer away from the suspect’s car.  The injured officer was then provided aid from staged medics. 

The officer who was struck by the vehicle was transported to a local hospital in good condition. The suspect driver was also taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

No uninvolved citizens or uninvolved officers were injured during this incident.   

Multiple officers were equipped with body-worn cameras, which were activated during this incident.   

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

The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO) is being consulted throughout the investigation.   

Detectives are confident there is no ongoing threat to the community and there are no additional suspects involved.   

The IMPD Critical Incident Response Team responded to the scene to conduct the criminal 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.    

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 responded to assist with those involved.   

The IMPD Victims Assistance unit responded to assist officers, detectives, and community members.   

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Christopher Winter at the Homicide office by calling 317-327-3475.  Alternatively, anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 317-262-TIPS.   

Case Number – IP240108356