IMPD officer shot during carjacking pursuit released from hospital
INDIANAPOLIS — The IMPD officer who was shot in the line of duty during a carjacking pursuit on Tuesday has been released from the hospital.
On Wednesday, IMPD posted photos on X of officers lining up and showing their support for their colleague.
Three suspects are in custody, and one is at large after an IMPD officer was shot on Tuesday on the west side of Indianapolis.
The incident happened near West 16th Street and North Harding Street after the officer ran a license plate check.
According to IMPD, which briefed the media at the hospital, the shooting occurred just after 2 p.m. while officers were in pursuit of a confirmed carjacked vehicle.
The vehicle pulled into an apartment complex, located at the 2100 Block of Emrich Lane, and the officer found four suspects in the car. One of the suspects fled the scene.
During this encounter, the IMPD officer attempted to arrest the driver and sat him on the ground. That was when the other two passengers got out of the car. IMPD said one passenger walked towards the front of the car and began firing at the officer.
According to IMPD, the officer was struck by gunfire at least three times. The officer returned fire, resulting in an officer-involved shooting.
The officer then began to apply a tourniquet to himself. IMPD said at least two community members helped the officer.
At this time, IMPD said more officers responded to the scene. Officers rendered first aid to the shot suspect, and the officer, who is said to have been with IMPD for nearly four years, was transported to the hospital by another officer in stable condition.
In an update on Wednesday, police said the officer remains in the hospital and is still recovering.
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