Articles tagged as: gun violence
August 13, 2024
Judge rejects attempt to end Gary lawsuit against gun makers, despite new law banning such suits
A county judge says a new Indiana law banning local governments from suing gun manufacturers and sellers cannot apply to an ongoing case involving the city of Gary.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2024
Indy’s new gun violence prevention program provides wraparound services
Indianapolis announced the state’s first hospital-linked violence prevention program with the goal of breaking the cycle of violence in the community.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2024
Ron Gee preached peace in Indy streets. Activists say the work will continue after his violent death
Indianapolis is grieving the loss of Ron Gee, a community leader who was shot and killed last week at a northeast side gas station.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2024
‘It’s like we’re reliving it all over’: Family, friends remember Ron Gee
The east side activist Ron Gee, who was fatally shot July 18, started Cease Fire Indy after losing too many friends to gun violence.
Read MoreApril 28, 2024
Peace Walk calls for an end to youth violence in Indianapolis
Young people marched in Indianapolis to call for an end to violence. Organizers also gave out gun lock boxes.
Read MoreApril 17, 2024
"We have the power to change this reality." Youth-led group works to change narrative around gun violence
As more youth in Central Indiana become victims of gun violence, one group hopes to change the narrative around the issue across the country.
Read MoreApril 9, 2024
17-year-old to be charged as adult in connection with downtown mass shooting
A teenager will be charged as an adult after a mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis last weekend.
Read MoreApril 4, 2024
IMPD enforces curfew law for children under 18
There have been 15 incidents of gun violence involving children under 18 since the start of 2024.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2024
1 person killed and 5 others injured including a police officer on the east side
One person was killed and five others injured, including an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer, on Sunday morning on the city’s east side.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2024
Indianapolis leaders say violence reduction plan is working
Indianapolis leaders credit the city’s collaborative, community-based tactics for the 2023 dip in criminal homicides.
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