INDIANAPOLIS — An off-duty Anderson police officer was shot near Arsenal Tech High School Monday morning.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, around 6:30 a.m., officers were called to the 600 block of Woodruff Place for a report of a person shot.
Officers located a victim with gunshot injuries, who was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
Anderson Police Department confirmed that the victim was an off-duty officer with the department who was shot while attempting to recover their stolen personal vehicle.
IMPD provided further details, describing two suspects: one Black male wearing a black hoodie with tan or gray pants, and another Black male wearing a gray or white top with black pants.
IMPD urged anyone with information or who sees individuals matching this description to call 911.
To ensure safety, Arsenal Tech High School was placed on lockdown during the investigation.
