INDIANAPOLIS — Police responded to an officer-involved shooting on the near northeast side of Indianapolis Saturday evening after a man threatened employees with a gun at a business.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just before 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 2400 block of 38th Street on a report of a disturbance with a person armed with a weapon. The caller informed dispatch that the individual had a firearm and was threatening employees.
At approximately 6:23 p.m., officers arrived on scene and encountered the 34-year-old male suspect inside the restaurant. Officers spoke with an employee, who reported that the suspect had threatened to kill her and was armed with a gun.
When officers returned to the suspect, a struggle ensued. During the struggle, a firearm was discharged inside the business, leading to an officer-involved shooting. The suspect was not struck by gunfire.
The suspect fled from the business, and officers pursued him down a nearby alley. He was safely taken into custody near 39th Street and Tacoma Avenue.
The suspect faces charges of attempted murder and battery on an officer.
At least one uninvolved vehicle nearby was struck by gunfire. No uninvolved community members were injured during this incident.
No officers were injured in the incident. Detectives are confident there is no ongoing threat to the community.
The officers involved 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 responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.
