INDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Ridner has been sentenced to 27 years for shooting at officers on Aug. 25, 2022.
“The officers involved were unnecessarily put into danger while simply trying to do their jobs and protect others. I commend their bravery and their cooperation that led to this resolution," Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said following the conviction.
On the date of the incident, officers had been called to a home in the 5500 block of Dollar Hide Drive, near Thompson and South High School roads, for a welfare check. Ridner's mother told officers he had guns in the house, had lost his job and she was concerned about his wellbeing.
When officers arrived and knocked on the front door, they said Ridner came downstairs holding a gun. The officers retreated and said they tried to get Ridner to put it down and step away from the gun, but he refused.
As additional officers arrived, IMPD claims Ridner fired two shots toward officers with a rifle.
SWAT was then called in, along with a negotiator. Police did not give any details on what happened next, but claim Ridner was arrested without further issues.
There were no injuries, and IMPD said no officers fired their guns.
A search of the home found a rifle, three shotguns and a pistol.