INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police continue to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday on the northeast side of Indianapolis, near 40th and Keystone.
The Indiana Crime Guns Task Force was conducting an investigation in the area after 42-year-old Darmon Graves Jr. was wanted on a parole violation.
Police say during the investigation, detectives received information that Graves pointed a gun at a female victim and also threatened to shoot it out with police if they came looking for him.
“When it happens, it’s a life changing event and we recognize that,” ISP Sgt. John Perrine said.
State police say it will now conduct an internal review of the investigation, starting with interviewing the officers who were involved.
ISP says three officers are on administrative leave following the investigation including an Indiana State Trooper and two IMPD officers.
The Indiana State Trooper involved was Trooper Christopher Stout, a six year veteran of ISP.
The IMPD officers involved were 9-year veteran Officer Jai'dion Broader and 6-year veteran Officer Matthew Harris.
“At the onset of the event, the involved trooper gives a public safety statement,” Sgt. Perrine said.
While state police wouldn’t comment on the specifics of this investigation, they did say they will follow their policy when it comes to review process.
Police say during an investigation like this, the trooper who was involved will be given multiple days before doing a formal interview about what happened.
“Our investigators are working non-stop. These are complex investigations, and we know that,” Sgt. Perrine said.
State police say the investigation will go to the State Police Board but right now there is no timetable for when it will be completed.
