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IMPD shot man out of tree in latest officer-involved shooting

JADE JACKSON - October 27, 2023

A man was critically injured after an IMPD officer shot him out of a tree. This marks the 13th officer-involved shooting for the year. More than half of these incidents occurred after Aug. 1.

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Family suing IMPD and seeking justice after man shot while sleeping in grandmother’s driveway

JADE JACKSON - October 19, 2023

Seven seconds. That is how long it took IMPD officers to fire over thirty rounds into Anthony Maclin’s rental car in the early morning hours of Dec. 31, 2022, as he slept in his grandmother’s driveway. Maclin was hit three times.

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Two officers indicted for roles in shooting of man sleeping in grandmother’s driveway

JAYDEN KENNETT - September 29, 2023

Released body camera footage shows city police only took seven seconds before they fired 30 rounds into Anthony Maclin’s window as he slept in a rental car in his grandmother’s driveway last December.

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Domestic Violence Network hosts Family Fun Fest to bring resources to Martindale-Brightwood

JADE JACKSON - August 23, 2023

The Domestic Violence Network along with the Brightwood Community Center hosted a Family Fun Fest Aug. 19.

Public Safety

IMPD swears in new therapy dog

NORAL PARHAM - August 11, 2023

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has sworn in a new therapy dog, Gus, who will provide peer support to officers. Mini Australian Labradoodle Gus...

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City of Indianapolis seeking to fill three Special Assistant United States Attorney positions

JADE JACKSON - July 19, 2023

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett was joined by United States Attorney Zachary Myers and IMPD Chief Randal Taylor to announce three positions the city is seeking to fill.

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Indianapolis witnesses nearly a dozen shootings over the weekend

JADE JACKSON - June 13, 2023

A total of 22 people were shot in different incidents over a three-day period this weekend in Indianapolis. IMPD has confirmed one homicide and that many other victims are in critical condition. It was the hundredth homicide in the city this year.

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IMPD hosting free teen academy program

JAYDEN KENNETT - October 11, 2023

For a second year, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s Community Engagement and Outreach Bureau will host a free academy program for middle school students. Youth...

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‘Randy got shot!’: IMPD’s efforts to serve justice and healing

JADE JACKSON - June 1, 2023

Charita Hinkle had just gotten out of the tub when she noticed multiple missed calls from her niece, Audrikka Burr. Hinkle called her back: “Auntie Rita, Randy got shot!” Burr screamed through the phone. Randy is Hinkle’s son.

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