Articles tagged as: gun violence
December 12, 2023
IMPD releases edited video of two police action shootings in October
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department released edited videos on Friday of two police action shootings that occurred in October.
Read MoreNovember 20, 2023
3-year-old fatally shoots his 2-year-old brother after finding gun in mom's purse, Gary police say
A 3-year-old boy found a gun in his mother's purse and accidentally shot his 2-year-old brother, fatally wounding him, Gary police said.
Read MoreNovember 17, 2023
IPS officials, African American Coalition of Indianapolis call attention to uptick in youth homicides
Indianapolis Public Schools officials and the African American Coalition of Indianapolis called attention this week to the recent spate of youth homicides.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2023
13-year-old boy shot and killed on Indianapolis’ northeast side Wednesday
A 13-year-old boy was shot and killed on Indianapolis’ northeast side Wednesday night.
Read MoreNovember 13, 2023
Gun violence survivors may hesitate to seek mental health care despite trauma, new study found
Survivors of nonfatal shootings do not always seek professional mental health help despite trauma, according to a new study. Stigma and fear of getting in trouble are some of the reasons why.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2023
Coroner identifies 16-year-old killed at north side party early Sunday
Nine people were shot and one person was killed on Indianapolis’ north side early Sunday morning, at what police called a large party.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2023
Special attorneys will target violent crime offenders with federal charges
Indianapolis leaders announced more details Tuesday on the city’s effort to prosecute more people on the federal level for violent crimes.
Read MoreJune 30, 2023
Law enforcement outlines measures to prevent violence in Broad Ripple over holiday weekend
Law enforcement announced measures to prevent violence in Broad Ripple this coming holiday weekend.
Read MoreJune 28, 2023
Here’s how you can get a free gun lock in Marion County
Indianapolis has seen an increase in accidental shootings among adults and children in 2023 compared to the year before. Law enforcement will give out free gun locks in an effort to curb dozens of accidental injuries and deaths in Marion County.
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