INDIANAPOLIS — No injuries were reported after an IMPD officer discharged their weapon near 33rd and Illinois streets Friday afternoon.
Police said the incident happened around 1:30 p.m.
IMPD officers made a traffic stop during a firearms investigation. Police said there were three people in the Chevy Yukon at the time of the stop.
As an officer was walking a suspect to a police car, IMPD claims the suspect shoved the officer and took off running.
Officers chased the suspect and IMPD claims the suspect fired at the officer. The officer returned fire, but IMPD said the suspect and officer were not hit.
IMPD said the suspect threw down his gun and was taken into custody without further incident. Police also took a second suspect into custody, but a third got away.
The suspect who allegedly fired the shot was arrested, though the charges he may face are still being determined, police said in a release Friday evening. Police are working with Marion County prosecutors to determine what charges, if any, will be filed.
IMPD said the officers involved were wearing body cameras and that video will be reviewed as part of the investigation.
The officer who fired his gun during the incident has been placed on administrative leave, per department protocol. An administrative investigation into the shooting will be conducted by IMPD Internal Affairs, the department said Friday.
Once the criminal process in this case has concluded, the shooting will be reviewed by the civilian-majority Use of Force Review Board. This review is mandatory in cases where potentially deadly force is used against a person.
IMPD is asking anyone who might have witnessed what happened to contact Detective Erika Jones at 317-327-3475 or by e-mail at Erika.Jones@indy.gov. Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS.
Illinois Street was closed down between 32nd and 34th streets as police investigated and was expected to reopen at 6 p.m. Friday.
