Two Indianapolis Police Officers Shot, Suspect in Custody
INDIANAPOLIS — Two Indianapolis police officers were shot Friday afternoon on the city’s west side, and police say the suspect is now in custody.
IMPD responded around 2:30 p.m. to the 300 block of N. Fleming Street near W. Vermont Street following reports of a shooting.
Police initially urged residents to shelter in place as active shots were being fired. IMPD now says there is no longer a threat to the public.
Police are asking drivers to avoid the area and take alternate routes because of a heavy police presence expected over the next several hours.
The officers’ conditions and the circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately available.
