IMPD identifies two 19-year-olds as suspects in police shooting

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A day after a police shooting that wounded an officer, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department released an update into the suspect’s condition and identified two teenagers who were involved in the carjacking that sparked the shooting.

The shooting happened during a carjacking just after 2 p.m. Tuesday near 16th and Harding streets, on the west side of Indianapolis.

Four male suspects were inside the vehicle when they were stopped by police. One person, who is still on the run, fled police while the officer tried to arrest the driver. Another passenger in the car got out and opened fire on the officer.

The officer was shot then returned fire. In the Wednesday update, IMPD says that the officer is currently recovering in the hospital.

Police also confirmed that the suspect who was shot is in critical condition.

IMPD identified the driver as Mahki Starks and one of the passengers as Malique Starks. Both are 19-years-old. Police did not say if the two are related.

Both have been arrested for resisting police.

“Meanwhile, IMPD is actively searching for the fourth suspect involved in yesterday’s critical incident. We urge this individual to safely turn himself in,” IMPD wrote in the press release.

Anyone with information into the police shooting or the suspect is urged to call 911or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 317-262-8477.

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