INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is investigating after officers shot an armed suspect on the west side of Indianapolis on Thursday afternoon.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Southwest District officers responded to the 900 block of South Kiel Avenue shortly after 3:30 p.m. on reports of shots fired.
Upon arrival, officers did not locate a suspect right away. Residents in the area gave a description of the suspect.
The male suspect was located, and a foot pursuit ensued. IMPD says the suspect did not listen to the officer’s commands, and the chase lasted “for some time.”
According to IMPD, at some point, the suspect displayed a firearm, and a preliminary investigation shows he fired shots at officers and officers returned fire, striking him.
Officers gave medical aid to the suspect before he was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
No officers were injured. There is no threat to the area.
