INDIANAPOLIS — A teenager has been charged as an adult following an officer-involved shooting on Indianapolis' far east side.
Jamar Neil, 16, faces the following Level 5 felony charges:
- Dangerous Possession of a Firearm — filed as a Level 5 felony, indicating Neil has a prior conviction or adjudication
- Criminal Recklessness — Shooting a firearm into an occupied vehicle or inhabited dwelling
According to a probable cause affidavit, on Saturday, IMPD's Violent Crimes Task Force and SWAT team were surveilling a 2014 silver Ford Escape connected to a fatal shooting earlier that day in the 1400 block of North Webster Ave. A male victim was found shot at that location and was later pronounced dead.
When SWAT officers attempted to stop the Escape using a grappler device in the 10900 block of East 10th Street, Neil — seated in the front passenger seat — allegedly leaned out of the window and fired multiple times toward the SWAT vehicle. Officers then returned fire.
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The vehicle was stopped and all four occupants were taken into custody.
Three juveniles were hospitalized following the incident, two with gunshot wounds and one with non-gunshot-related wounds. An adult male was also taken into custody.
The affidavit revealed that while being treated at the hospital following his arrest, Neil told a nurse he "busted back" — meaning he shot back — and said he did not know the individuals were police. A nurse reportedly confirmed to officers she also heard the statement.
Three firearms were recovered from the vehicle, including two Glock-style pistols and an AR-style pistol.
No charges have been announced for the other occupants of the vehicle at this time.
Neil has an initial hearing Friday at 9 a.m.
