Indianapolis has seen record homicides so far this year, which experts say is linked to pandemic-based stress and economic uncertainty. Since January, more than 130 people have been killed in the city compared to about 100 at this time last year.

Seventeen of the 19 people have been taken into custody and are charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, officials said. Two people remained at large.

The Indianapolis City-County Council voted Monday night to approve over $3 million for violence prevention investments.

For years, fewer people have applied to become police officers nationwide. IMPD leaders say that in addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, political tensions in the city and other parts of the country have led to a decrease in recruits.

The Indianapolis police officer who shot and killed Dreasjon Reed last year is suing the National Football League over social media posts that associate Reed with other victims of officer-involved killings.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and a social change organization have partnered to roll out a mobile app to connect the community and law enforcement.

Martin University will host a Juneteenth event on June 18th and unveil its new effort to address racial injustice through workshops, lectures, programs, and initiatives.

The woman who was driving the vehicle hit by the officer was taken to the hospital in critical condition but later upgraded to serious but stable condition

Wednesday night, the City-County Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee approved allocating funding to the police department for new technology to better track crime and hold officers accountable. The move received criticism from the public.

The lawsuit, filed last month U.S. District Court in Indianapolis, alleges the officer was never disciplined by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department for the incident.