INDIANAPOLIS — Multiple guns were seized and more than a dozen people were arrested after a shots fired call at short-term rental property in Fountain Square early Thursday morning.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 800 block of Spruce Street around 1:20 a.m.
When officers arrived to the scene, they saw several people fleeing from a home where a large gathering was taking place.
IMPD said they were able to apprehend one of the people fleeing and they were in possession of a firearm.
The scene was then secured by detectives from the Southeast District Violent Crimes Task Force and Emergency Response Group officers. Officers then detained the people inside the home.
Police said an IndyGo was called to the scene to assist IMPD. IndyGo kept detained individuals out of the cold weather while officers conducted interviews and applied for a search warrant for the home.
Police said the following was seized from the home:
- 12 firearms
- 1 machine gun conversion device
- 1 drum magazine
- Suspected marijuana
- Multiple shell casings of various calibers
Additionally, IMPD arrested 16 adults. One adult was arrested for being a serious violent felon in possession of a handgun and machine gun. 15 others were arrested for common nuisance.
In a statement, IMPD said several juveniles were detained.
“Last night's events reflect the critical role our officers and detectives play in protecting our community. When a large party at a short-term rental turned violent, our officers responded to a chaotic scene with professionalism and courage, even as more than two dozen individuals fled. Their quick actions led to the arrest of 16 adults, the detention of several juveniles, and the recovery of a dozen firearms. Because of their efforts, those guns are off our streets, and I truly believe lives have been saved as a result,” said Chief Chris Bailey.
Last year, The city of Indianapolis introducedan ordinance to create an online registry to track all short-term rentals in Indianapolis, in an effort to reduce the violence that has been a growing problem at the properties.
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