BehindBlueI's
03-08-2016, 08:25 PM
Press release:
https://local.nixle.com/alert/5601789/?sub_id=1000000408
INDIANAPOLIS - A 14-year-veteran IMPD Officer sustained a slight injury to his left hand after the officer and an unknown suspect exchanged gunfire on the city's south side.
Just after 4:00 a.m., Southeast District officer on normal patrol attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The vehicle, a blue Chevy Cavalier, attempted to evade the officer's attempt at a traffic stop and a short chase ensued. It was during the pursuit that one of the occupants of the suspect vehicle started shooting at the pursuing officer with what detectives believe was a rifle. Although suffering from an injury, the officer was able to return fire. It is likely the Officer's injuries were sustained from flying glass from his driver's side window. At least two occupants from the vehicle fled on foot. An intensive search was conducted for the car, that now had sustained rear window damage, and/or suspects however as of the release neither had been found.
Detectives are canvassing the area searching for anyone that may have additional information, and the Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency is processing the crime scene for information. Once detectives have had the opportunity to debrief all those involved we hope to provide further updates including a reliable suspect description. The officer was not seriously injured and remained at the scene where he receive medical attention from EMS personnel. The officer is currently assigned to the Southeast District.
Anyone with information about the car, again a blue Chevrolet Cavalier with a rear damaged window with Indiana plate number In God We Trust REX218 or suspects is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Indiana a(317) 262-TIPS. All information shared via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.
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https://local.nixle.com/alert/5601789/?sub_id=1000000408
INDIANAPOLIS - A 14-year-veteran IMPD Officer sustained a slight injury to his left hand after the officer and an unknown suspect exchanged gunfire on the city's south side.
Just after 4:00 a.m., Southeast District officer on normal patrol attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The vehicle, a blue Chevy Cavalier, attempted to evade the officer's attempt at a traffic stop and a short chase ensued. It was during the pursuit that one of the occupants of the suspect vehicle started shooting at the pursuing officer with what detectives believe was a rifle. Although suffering from an injury, the officer was able to return fire. It is likely the Officer's injuries were sustained from flying glass from his driver's side window. At least two occupants from the vehicle fled on foot. An intensive search was conducted for the car, that now had sustained rear window damage, and/or suspects however as of the release neither had been found.
Detectives are canvassing the area searching for anyone that may have additional information, and the Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency is processing the crime scene for information. Once detectives have had the opportunity to debrief all those involved we hope to provide further updates including a reliable suspect description. The officer was not seriously injured and remained at the scene where he receive medical attention from EMS personnel. The officer is currently assigned to the Southeast District.
Anyone with information about the car, again a blue Chevrolet Cavalier with a rear damaged window with Indiana plate number In God We Trust REX218 or suspects is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Indiana a(317) 262-TIPS. All information shared via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.
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